assertion

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BrE /əˈsɜː(r)ʃ(ə)n/ AmE /əˈsɜːrʃ(ə)n/

noun en → es

1 STATEMENT [C/U + obj] B1

a statement that someone makes, especially one that expresses their opinion or belief firmly and clearly

afirmación, declaración, expresión de opinión

  • make an assertion

Collocations strong assertion · firm assertion

  • He made a strong assertion that the company was doing well.

    Él hizo una afirmación fuerte de que la empresa estaba haciendo bien las cosas.

2 RIGHT [U] B2

the right to say what you think or believe, even if other people disagree with you

derecho a expresar opiniones

  • right of assertion

Collocations freedom of assertion · right to make assertions

  • The government is trying to limit people's freedom of assertion.

    El gobierno está tratando de limitar la libertad de expresión de las personas.