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self-as⋅ser⋅tion

  [self-uh-sur-shuhn, self-]
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–noun
insistence on or an expression of one's own importance, wishes, needs, opinions, or the like.
Origin:
1795–1805

Related forms:
self-as⋅sert⋅ing, adjective
self-as⋅sert⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
self-as⋅ser⋅tive, adjective
self-as⋅ser⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
self-as⋅ser⋅tive⋅ness, noun

Synonyms:
assertiveness, aggressiveness, belligerence.
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self-as·ser·tion   (sělf'ə-sûr'shən)
n.  Determined advancement of one's own personality, wishes, or views.
self'-as·ser'tive adj., self'-as·ser'tive·ly adv., self-as·ser'tive·ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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