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@@ -1411,8 +1411,8 @@ <h2>Assertion</h2>
 
             <p>
 The `assertionMethod` [=verification relationship=] is used to
-specify how the [=controller=] is expected to express claims, such as for
-the purposes of issuing a verifiable credential.
+specify [=verification methods=] that a [=controller=] authorizes for use
+when expressing assertions or claims, such as in verifiable credentials.
             </p>
 
             <dl>