assertion

affermazione, asserzione

Dichiarazione che presenta qualcosa come vero, spesso senza fornire prove.

In inglese semplice: A statement that presents something as true, often without showing proof.

• Her assertion was difficult to prove.
• He challenged the assertion that the treatment was safe.
• These assertions are based on very little evidence.

Come si usa: assertion that… (His assertion that everyone agreed was false.)

Sinonimi: claim, statement

Espressioni comuni: make an assertion, false assertion, assertion that something

affermazione, asserzione

L’atto di dire con fermezza che qualcosa è vero.

In inglese semplice: The act of saying firmly that something is true.

• Mere assertion does not prove anything.
• Her confident assertion of the facts impressed the audience.
• Repeated assertion cannot make a false claim true.

Come si usa: assertion of something (His forceful assertion of his innocence surprised us.)

Sinonimi: declaration, affirmation

Espressioni comuni: mere assertion, confident assertion, assertion of something

rivendicazione, affermazione

L’atto di difendere o esercitare con fermezza un diritto, un potere o una pretesa.

In inglese semplice: The act of firmly defending or using a right, power, or claim.

• The protest was an assertion of their rights.
• His assertion of authority angered the committee.
• The declaration marked a public assertion of national independence.

Come si usa: assertion of something (The strike was an assertion of the workers’ rights.)

Sinonimi: defense, exercise

Espressioni comuni: assertion of rights, assertion of authority, assertion of ownership