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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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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Power is not said to be implemented or applied (political power, that is) Force is applied. Power is wielded, just like a sword.
– Lambie
Nov 7 at 22:24
@Lambie nicely put.
– Mike Harris
Nov 7 at 22:27
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"Assert" in that sense has an implication of coercion.
– Hot Licks
Nov 7 at 23:07
@Lambie I understand ; I was unable to articulate myself. I meant to say something like 'exercised his authority' or 'exercised his privilege' etc. How'd 'assert' apply in that sense? For instance in this sentence:- > a good librarian is able to assert authority when required.
– user323059
Nov 7 at 23:26
@Specter - When someone asserts their power they make you do things you maybe didn't want to do.
– Hot Licks
Nov 8 at 0:19
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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 :) .
meaning
edited Nov 7 at 23:26
John Lawler
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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 :) .
meaning
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edited Nov 7 at 23:26
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Power is not said to be implemented or applied (political power, that is) Force is applied. Power is wielded, just like a sword.
– Lambie
Nov 7 at 22:24
@Lambie nicely put.
– Mike Harris
Nov 7 at 22:27
1
"Assert" in that sense has an implication of coercion.
– Hot Licks
Nov 7 at 23:07
@Lambie I understand ; I was unable to articulate myself. I meant to say something like 'exercised his authority' or 'exercised his privilege' etc. How'd 'assert' apply in that sense? For instance in this sentence:- > a good librarian is able to assert authority when required.
– user323059
Nov 7 at 23:26
@Specter - When someone asserts their power they make you do things you maybe didn't want to do.
– Hot Licks
Nov 8 at 0:19
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Power is not said to be implemented or applied (political power, that is) Force is applied. Power is wielded, just like a sword.
– Lambie
Nov 7 at 22:24
@Lambie nicely put.
– Mike Harris
Nov 7 at 22:27
1
"Assert" in that sense has an implication of coercion.
– Hot Licks
Nov 7 at 23:07
@Lambie I understand ; I was unable to articulate myself. I meant to say something like 'exercised his authority' or 'exercised his privilege' etc. How'd 'assert' apply in that sense? For instance in this sentence:- > a good librarian is able to assert authority when required.
– user323059
Nov 7 at 23:26
@Specter - When someone asserts their power they make you do things you maybe didn't want to do.
– Hot Licks
Nov 8 at 0:19
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Power is not said to be implemented or applied (political power, that is) Force is applied. Power is wielded, just like a sword.
– Lambie
Nov 7 at 22:24
Power is not said to be implemented or applied (political power, that is) Force is applied. Power is wielded, just like a sword.
– Lambie
Nov 7 at 22:24
@Lambie nicely put.
– Mike Harris
Nov 7 at 22:27
@Lambie nicely put.
– Mike Harris
Nov 7 at 22:27
1
1
"Assert" in that sense has an implication of coercion.
– Hot Licks
Nov 7 at 23:07
"Assert" in that sense has an implication of coercion.
– Hot Licks
Nov 7 at 23:07
@Lambie I understand ; I was unable to articulate myself. I meant to say something like 'exercised his authority' or 'exercised his privilege' etc. How'd 'assert' apply in that sense? For instance in this sentence:- > a good librarian is able to assert authority when required.
– user323059
Nov 7 at 23:26
@Lambie I understand ; I was unable to articulate myself. I meant to say something like 'exercised his authority' or 'exercised his privilege' etc. How'd 'assert' apply in that sense? For instance in this sentence:- > a good librarian is able to assert authority when required.
– user323059
Nov 7 at 23:26
@Specter - When someone asserts their power they make you do things you maybe didn't want to do.
– Hot Licks
Nov 8 at 0:19
@Specter - When someone asserts their power they make you do things you maybe didn't want to do.
– Hot Licks
Nov 8 at 0:19
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to assert oneself OED
to insist upon the recognition of one's rights or claims, and take
means to secure them.
From this sense of assert, your sample sentences could read
He asserted himself on his subordinates/countrymen/party members etc.
and
A good librarian is able to assert her authority when required.
going as far as necessary to accomplish such.
Naval forces can assert their authority by war. Police can assert their authority by arresting you. As far as being synonymous with apply or implement, no, but those words could be used, as in:
A good librarian is able to implement his/her authority when required.
and
He applied his authority on his subordinates/countrymen/party members
etc.
Apply and Implement are words unto themselves with their own definitions.
answered Nov 8 at 0:39
lbf
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So it could be read as : 'a good librarian is able to insist/claim their authority' ? Similarly : 'He claimed his rights over his subordinates/countrymen etc?' Also assert is like : to claim smth ; and exert is like : to exercise,apply smth? So an individual can assert for his privileges; a soldier who has served for a long time under a post can assert for a promotion ?
– user323059
Nov 8 at 7:14
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to assert oneself OED
to insist upon the recognition of one's rights or claims, and take
means to secure them.
From this sense of assert, your sample sentences could read
He asserted himself on his subordinates/countrymen/party members etc.
and
A good librarian is able to assert her authority when required.
going as far as necessary to accomplish such.
Naval forces can assert their authority by war. Police can assert their authority by arresting you. As far as being synonymous with apply or implement, no, but those words could be used, as in:
A good librarian is able to implement his/her authority when required.
and
He applied his authority on his subordinates/countrymen/party members
etc.
Apply and Implement are words unto themselves with their own definitions.
answered Nov 8 at 0:39
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So it could be read as : 'a good librarian is able to insist/claim their authority' ? Similarly : 'He claimed his rights over his subordinates/countrymen etc?' Also assert is like : to claim smth ; and exert is like : to exercise,apply smth? So an individual can assert for his privileges; a soldier who has served for a long time under a post can assert for a promotion ?
– user323059
Nov 8 at 7:14
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to assert oneself OED
to insist upon the recognition of one's rights or claims, and take
means to secure them.
From this sense of assert, your sample sentences could read
He asserted himself on his subordinates/countrymen/party members etc.
and
A good librarian is able to assert her authority when required.
going as far as necessary to accomplish such.
Naval forces can assert their authority by war. Police can assert their authority by arresting you. As far as being synonymous with apply or implement, no, but those words could be used, as in:
A good librarian is able to implement his/her authority when required.
and
He applied his authority on his subordinates/countrymen/party members
etc.
Apply and Implement are words unto themselves with their own definitions.
answered Nov 8 at 0:39
lbf
17.1k21562
So it could be read as : 'a good librarian is able to insist/claim their authority' ? Similarly : 'He claimed his rights over his subordinates/countrymen etc?' Also assert is like : to claim smth ; and exert is like : to exercise,apply smth? So an individual can assert for his privileges; a soldier who has served for a long time under a post can assert for a promotion ?
– user323059
Nov 8 at 7:14
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to assert oneself OED
to insist upon the recognition of one's rights or claims, and take
means to secure them.
From this sense of assert, your sample sentences could read
He asserted himself on his subordinates/countrymen/party members etc.
and
A good librarian is able to assert her authority when required.
going as far as necessary to accomplish such.
Naval forces can assert their authority by war. Police can assert their authority by arresting you. As far as being synonymous with apply or implement, no, but those words could be used, as in:
A good librarian is able to implement his/her authority when required.
and
He applied his authority on his subordinates/countrymen/party members
etc.
Apply and Implement are words unto themselves with their own definitions.
answered Nov 8 at 0:39
lbf
17.1k21562
to assert oneself OED
to insist upon the recognition of one's rights or claims, and take
means to secure them.
From this sense of assert, your sample sentences could read
He asserted himself on his subordinates/countrymen/party members etc.
and
A good librarian is able to assert her authority when required.
going as far as necessary to accomplish such.
Naval forces can assert their authority by war. Police can assert their authority by arresting you. As far as being synonymous with apply or implement, no, but those words could be used, as in:
A good librarian is able to implement his/her authority when required.
and
He applied his authority on his subordinates/countrymen/party members
etc.
Apply and Implement are words unto themselves with their own definitions.
answered Nov 8 at 0:39
lbf
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answered Nov 8 at 0:39
lbf
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answered Nov 8 at 0:39
lbf
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answered Nov 8 at 0:39
lbf
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So it could be read as : 'a good librarian is able to insist/claim their authority' ? Similarly : 'He claimed his rights over his subordinates/countrymen etc?' Also assert is like : to claim smth ; and exert is like : to exercise,apply smth? So an individual can assert for his privileges; a soldier who has served for a long time under a post can assert for a promotion ?
– user323059
Nov 8 at 7:14
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So it could be read as : 'a good librarian is able to insist/claim their authority' ? Similarly : 'He claimed his rights over his subordinates/countrymen etc?' Also assert is like : to claim smth ; and exert is like : to exercise,apply smth? So an individual can assert for his privileges; a soldier who has served for a long time under a post can assert for a promotion ?
– user323059
Nov 8 at 7:14
So it could be read as : 'a good librarian is able to insist/claim their authority' ? Similarly : 'He claimed his rights over his subordinates/countrymen etc?' Also assert is like : to claim smth ; and exert is like : to exercise,apply smth? So an individual can assert for his privileges; a soldier who has served for a long time under a post can assert for a promotion ?
– user323059
Nov 8 at 7:14
So it could be read as : 'a good librarian is able to insist/claim their authority' ? Similarly : 'He claimed his rights over his subordinates/countrymen etc?' Also assert is like : to claim smth ; and exert is like : to exercise,apply smth? So an individual can assert for his privileges; a soldier who has served for a long time under a post can assert for a promotion ?
– user323059
Nov 8 at 7:14
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Power is not said to be implemented or applied (political power, that is) Force is applied. Power is wielded, just like a sword.
– Lambie
Nov 7 at 22:24
@Lambie nicely put.
– Mike Harris
Nov 7 at 22:27
1
"Assert" in that sense has an implication of coercion.
– Hot Licks
Nov 7 at 23:07
@Lambie I understand ; I was unable to articulate myself. I meant to say something like 'exercised his authority' or 'exercised his privilege' etc. How'd 'assert' apply in that sense? For instance in this sentence:- > a good librarian is able to assert authority when required.
– user323059
Nov 7 at 23:26
@Specter - When someone asserts their power they make you do things you maybe didn't want to do.
– Hot Licks
Nov 8 at 0:19