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John Lawler
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Concerning the verb of 'assert'.

Can assert be synonymous to 'apply' or 'implement' in this context?

He asserted his power on his subordinates/countrymen/party members etc. I'm aware of the other meaning :- to state smth confidently , sometimes even when there is a lack of evidnece. Feel free to rectify any mistakes I've made :) .

I'm aware of the other meaning :- to state smth confidently, sometimes even when there is a lack of evidence. (Feel free to rectify any mistakes I've made :) .

Concerning the verb of 'assert'.

Can assert be synonymous to 'apply' or 'implement' in this context?

He asserted his power on his subordinates/countrymen/party members etc. I'm aware of the other meaning :- to state smth confidently , sometimes even when there is a lack of evidnece. Feel free to rectify any mistakes I've made :) .

Concerning the verb of 'assert'

Can assert be synonymous to 'apply' or 'implement' in this context?

He asserted his power on his subordinates/countrymen/party members etc.

I'm aware of the other meaning :- to state smth confidently, sometimes even when there is a lack of evidence. (Feel free to rectify any mistakes I've made :) .

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Concerning the verb of 'assert'.

Can assert be synonymous to 'apply' or 'implement' in this context?

He asserted his power on his subordinates/countrymen/party members etc. I'm aware of the other meaning :- to state smth confidently , sometimes even when there is a lack of evidnece. Feel free to rectify any mistakes I've made :) .