explicit assertion
noun phraseUK /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt əˈsɜːʃən/
US /ɪkˈsplɪsɪt əˈsɜːrʃən/
A clear statement that says something is true.
Her explicit assertion that the cake was ready made everyone come to the kitchen.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A strong and direct claim made without hiding the meaning.
The scientist's explicit assertion about the results surprised the audience.
3. A statement in which the speaker firmly says that something is so.
His explicit assertion of innocence convinced the jury.
4. A clear declaration used in logic or law to state a fact.
The contract contained an explicit assertion that the rent was due monthly.