Assertion synonyms

ə-sûr'shən
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affirmation
A voluntary and written ex parte statement of facts. It is sometimes required that the document be signed and the truth of its content be affirmed by the declarant in the presence of a notary public or another officer authorized to administer oaths. See also oath, affirm, and affidavit.
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contention
A point maintained in an argument, or a line of argument taken in its support; the subject matter of discussion of strife; a position taken or contended for.
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declaration (related)
(Law) A formal statement initiating a lawsuit by specifying the facts and legal grounds for the relief sought; a complaint or petition.
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rejection (antonym)
(Sports) a blocked shot
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denial (antonym)
Denial is defined as refusing to accept or believe something, or a statement to contradict someone or something else.
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allegation
The definition of an allegation is an accusation against someone without proof.
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averment
Verification; establishment by evidence.
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claim
A new statement of truth made about something, usually when the statement has yet to be verified.
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affirm (related)
The act of asserting positively
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