Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Assertor · As·sert·or · IPA 01 n. One who asserts or avers; one who maintains or vindicates a claim or a right; an affirmer, supporter, or vindicator; a defender; an asserter. 1. One who asserts or avers; one who maintains or vindicates a claim or a right; an affirmer, supporter, or vindicator; a defender; an asserter. “The assertors of liberty said not a word.” — Macaulay. “Faithful assertor of thy country's cause.” — Prior.