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Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A quick definition of assert:
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.
A more thorough explanation:
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.