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1. (n.) affirmation
the act of affirming; state of being affirmed.
2. affirmation
the assertion that something exists or is true.
3. affirmation
something that is affirmed or declared to be true.
4. affirmation
confirmation or ratification of a prior judgment, decision, etc.
5. affirmation
a solemn declaration accepted instead of a statement under oath.
Etymology: (1535–45; < L)
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Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) avowal, avouchment, affirmation
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
2. (noun) affirmation, assertion, statement
the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
3. (noun) affirmation
(religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
4. (noun) affirmation
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) affirmation
confirmation of anything established; ratification; as, the affirmation of a law
2. (noun) affirmation
the act of affirming or asserting as true; assertion; -- opposed to negation or denial
3. (noun) affirmation
that which is asserted; an assertion; a positive statement; an averment; as, an affirmation, by the vender, of title to property sold, or of its quality
4. (noun) affirmation
a solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury, by persons who conscientiously decline taking an oath, which declaration is in law equivalent to an oath
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