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1. affirmation

noun. ['ˌæfɝˈmeɪʃən'] a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something.

Etymology

  • affirmation (English)
  • afermacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • affirmare (Latin)

2. affirmation

noun. ['ˌæfɝˈmeɪʃən'] the act of affirming or asserting or stating something.

Etymology

  • affirmation (English)
  • afermacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • affirmare (Latin)

3. affirmation

noun. ['ˌæfɝˈmeɪʃən'] a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand.

Etymology

  • affirmation (English)
  • afermacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • affirmare (Latin)

4. affirmation

noun. ['ˌæfɝˈmeɪʃən'] (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).

Etymology

  • affirmation (English)
  • afermacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • affirmare (Latin)
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