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| allegation |
an assertion made in the absence of positive proof. [2/3 definitions] |
| assurance |
an assertion meant to instill confidence. [1/3 definitions] |
| claim |
a demand for something as one's right; assertion of ownership. [1/8 definitions] |
| declarative |
making a statement, assertion, or declaration. |
| denial |
a statement or assertion of the falsehood of something. [1/5 definitions] |
| estop |
in law, to hinder or prevent (someone) from asserting a claim or fact that is inconsistent with a previous assertion of fact. |
| ipse dixit |
(Latin) he himself said it; an unproven or dogmatic assertion. |
| loaded |
distorted by prejudice or irrelevant emotional content, as a question or assertion. [1/6 definitions] |
| overassertion |
combined form of assertion. |
| paradox |
an assertion that contradicts itself, yet follows from logical reasoning. [1/3 definitions] |
| reassertion |
combined form of assertion. |
| say-so |
an authoritative judgment or assertion; command. [2/3 definitions] |
| statement |
something stated; assertion; declaration. [2/3 definitions] |
| vow |
a formal assertion, declaration, or promise. [1/5 definitions] |
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