👉 Misassert is a legal term used in the context of international and domestic law, specifically in disputes between states over jurisdiction or interpretation of laws. It refers to an action taken by one state that challenges another's authority or jurisdiction to interpret or enforce its laws. In some cases, misassertion may be initiated by a state seeking to assert rights it believes are not recognized or protected by the international legal framework. Misassertion can also occur in cases where a state is challenging an interpretation of its own