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affirmation definition

af·fir·ma·tion (af′ər mā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of affirming
  2. something affirmed; positive declaration; assertion
  3. Law a solemn declaration, but not under oath: permitted to one who has conscientious objections to taking oaths

Etymology: L affirmatio

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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