assertion

Behauptung

Eine Aussage, die etwas als wahr darstellt, häufig ohne Beweise zu liefern.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: assertion that… (His assertion that everyone agreed was false.)

Synonyme: claim, statement

Häufige Wendungen: make an assertion, false assertion, assertion that something

Behauptung, Bekräftigung

Das entschiedene Aussprechen der Überzeugung, dass etwas wahr ist.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: assertion of something (His forceful assertion of his innocence surprised us.)

Synonyme: declaration, affirmation

Häufige Wendungen: mere assertion, confident assertion, assertion of something

Geltendmachung, Behauptung

Das entschiedene Verteidigen oder Ausüben eines Rechts, einer Macht oder eines Anspruchs.

In einfachem Englisch: 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.

So benutzt man es: assertion of something (The strike was an assertion of the workers’ rights.)

Synonyme: defense, exercise

Häufige Wendungen: assertion of rights, assertion of authority, assertion of ownership