Noun: affirmation ,a-fu(r)'mey-shun
- A statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
"His affirmation of love took her by surprise";
- avowal, avouchment [archaic]
- The act of affirming, asserting or stating something
"His affirmation of loyalty reassured his supporters";
- assertion, statement
- (law) a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
"The Supreme Court's affirmation of the lower court's decision ended the legal battle"
- (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)
"The Quaker witness chose to make an affirmation rather than swear an oath"
Derived forms: affirmations
Type of: assertion, asseveration, averment, commitment, dedication, judgement, judgment, judicial decision, speech act
Antonym: reversal
Encyclopedia: Affirmation, The B-Sides