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The definition of an assertion is an allegation or proclamation of something, often as the result of opinion as opposed to fact.

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An example of someone making an assertion is a person who stands up boldly in a meeting with a point in opposition to the presenter, despite having valid evidence to support his statement.
An example of an assertion was that of ancient scientists that stated the world was flat.

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See assertion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of asserting
something asserted; positive statement; declaration

See assertion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of asserting.
Something declared or stated positively, often with no support or attempt at proof.

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as·serˈtion·al adjective

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