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adverb
as·​sert·​ed·​ly | \ É™-ˈsÉ™r-tÉ™d-lÄ“ How to pronounce assertedly (audio) , a-\

Definition of assertedly

: by positive and usually unsubstantiated assertion : allegedly

Examples of assertedly in a Sentence

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 There is a distinction between a complaint about assertedly unlawful employer conduct and a complaint about conduct that does not even arguably violate the law. — Dan Eaton, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Not every workplace complaint is legally protected whistleblowing," 25 June 2018

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First Known Use of assertedly

1868, in the meaning defined above

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