asserted

American

[uh-sur-tid] / əˈsɜr tɪd /

adjective

resting on a statement or claim unsupported by evidence or proof; alleged.

The asserted value of the property was twice the amount anyone offered.

Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of asserted

First recorded in 1675–85; assert + -ed ²

Example Sentences

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There he asserted that all human beings “subjecting themselves to rulers and lawes” must not forget that “no man hath lawfulle power over another but by consent.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It is tempting to call 3%, or even 4%, the new 2%, as some Fed watchers have snidely asserted.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

He asserted that the U.S. attorney’s office in Los Angeles was investigating.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The idea being: This isn’t actually a real lawsuit, and in cases where the same kind of claims have been made, the IRS has defended those cases and asserted all sorts of defenses.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

“It’s time I thought of myself,” Father asserted.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep

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