A strong assertion or claim; the act of insisting on one's opinion or the opinion itself—used to indicate advocacy or contention.
彼は会議で自分の主張をはっきり述べた。
He clearly stated his assertions at the meeting.
その論文の主張には賛否両論がある。
There are pros and cons regarding the claims made in that paper.
弁護士は被告の無罪を主張した。
The lawyer argued for the defendant's innocence.