 affirmation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something | |
| Synonyms: | avouchment avowal | |
| Related terms: | assertion professing affirmative reaffirmation affirm | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds) | |
| Related terms: | commitment profession religion | |
| 3. | [ noun ] the act of affirming or asserting or stating something | |
| Synonyms: | assertion statement | |
| Related terms: | speech_act say-so submit affirm affirm insist | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (law) a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand | |
| Related terms: | reversal judgment law | |
| Similar spelling: |
affirmative affirmatory affirmable affirmer affirmed |
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