Definition of affirmation

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- Affirmation n
- A statement asserting the existence or the truth of something [syn: {avowal}, {avouchment}]
- The act of affirming or asserting or stating something [syn: {assertion}, {statement}]
- (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)
- A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand [ant: {reversal}]