1. Although in public China's leaders eschew triumphalism, there is a sense in Beijing that the reassertion of the Middle Kingdom's global ascendancy is at hand (see ).

2. To reinstate academic freedom requires a reassertion of principles , something most effectively done through the widespread adoption of the " Academic Bill of Rights , " David Horowitz ' s initiative that has already reached 130 American campuses and eight state legislatures .

3. Avouchment: 1 n a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something Synonyms: affirmation , avowal Types: show 6 types hide 6 types reaffirmation , reassertion renewed affirmation professing , profession an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion affirmative a reply of affirmation yes an affirmative yea an