Used when authority or control is made obvious or strengthened in a situation. After the chaos, the teacher's reassertion of discipline calmed the classroom.
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Restoration of Status
Used when someone or something regains a former position or status that was challenged. The CEO's return marked the reassertion of her leadership within the company.
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Power Dynamics
Often appears in political, social, or family contexts where power or influence is at stake. The reassertion of the party's core values shifted the power dynamics in the senate.