affirmation: Meaning and Definition of
af•fir•ma•tion
Pronunciation: (af"ur-mā'shun), [key]
— n.
- the act or an instance of affirming; state of being affirmed.
- 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.
- a solemn declaration accepted instead of a statement under oath.
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