affirmation
[ af-er-mey-shuhn ]
/ ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən /
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noun
the assertion that something exists or is true.
something that is affirmed; a statement or proposition that is declared to be true.
confirmation or ratification of the truth or validity of a prior judgment, decision, etc.
Law. a solemn declaration accepted instead of a statement under oath.
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Origin of affirmation
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affirmation
/ (ˌæfəˈmeɪʃən) /
noun
the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed
a statement of the existence or truth of something; assertion
law a solemn declaration permitted on grounds of conscientious objection to taking an oath
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