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Legal Definitions - assert
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Definition of assert
Definition: To state positively or enforce a legal right.
Example 1: The defendant's lawyer asserted that his client was innocent.
Example 2: The employee asserted her right to a fair wage.
Explanation: When someone asserts something, they are making a strong statement or claim. In example 1, the lawyer is stating with confidence that his client is innocent. In example 2, the employee is enforcing her legal right to be paid fairly. Both examples illustrate the act of asserting oneself or one's beliefs.
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Simple Definition
Term: ASSERT
Definition: Assert means to say something with confidence and certainty. It can also mean to use your legal rights to make sure they are respected. Someone who asserts something is called an assertor.
If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.
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