asserted
v.v. to say something very clearly and strongly so that people believe you. You use this when you want to show you are sure about a fact or your rights.
v. to state a fact or belief confidently and forcefully. Often used to describe the act of maintaining one's rights or authority in a social or legal context.
She asserted that she was innocent of all charges.
The lawyer asserted that the evidence was gathered illegally and should be removed from the trial.
Throughout the negotiations, the smaller nation asserted its right to remain neutral, despite significant pressure from its more powerful neighbors to join the military alliance.
The verb is transitive and often takes a 'that' clause or a direct object like 'authority' or 'rights'.
He asserted about his innocenceHe asserted his innocenceAsserted is transitive and does not take the preposition 'about' before the object.