affirmant

[ uh-fur-muh nt ]

/ əˈfɜr mənt /

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noun

a person who affirms.

Nearby words

affinity, affinity card, affinity group, affirm, affirmance, affirmant, affirmation, affirmative, affirmative action, affirmative flag, affirmatory

Origin of affirmant

First recorded in 1740–50; affirm + -ant

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Examples from the Web for affirmant

The burthen of proof lies upon the affirmant: and the proof produced must be open to the scrutiny of every dissentient.
Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume I (of 4)|George Grote
The claims of the latter must first be satisfied, before the affirmant can be considered as solvent.
Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume I (of 4)|George Grote
Affirmant multi moralistae qui inseminationem requirant talem impotentem.
Essays In Pastoral Medicine|Austin Malley