— asserter, assertor , n. — assertible , adj.
/euh serrt"/ , v.t.
1. to state with assurance, confidence, or force; state strongly or positively; affirm; aver: He asserted his innocence of the crime.
2. to maintain or defend (claims, rights, etc.).
3. to state as having existence; affirm; postulate: to assert a first cause as necessary.
4. assert oneself, to insist on one's rights, declare one's views forcefully, etc.: The candidate finally asserted himself about property taxes.
[ 1595-1605; assertus joined to, defended, claimed (ptp. of asserere ), equiv. to as- AS- + ser- (see SERIES) + -tus ptp. suffix ]
Syn. 1. asseverate, avow, maintain. See declare. 2. uphold, support. See maintain .
Ant. 1. deny.