Affirmation

n. declaration that something is true; confirmation; positive statement

An affirmation (from Latin affirmare, to assert) is the declaration that something is true or a positive value judgement.
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Noun
1. a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
(synonym) avowal, avouchment
(hypernym) assertion, averment, asseveration
(hyponym) reassertion, reaffirmation
(derivation) affirm, verify, assert, avow, aver, swan, swear
2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
(synonym) assertion, statement
(hypernym) speech act
(hyponym) say-so
(derivation) affirm
3. (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)
(hypernym) commitment, dedication
(hyponym) profession
(classification) religion, faith, religious belief
4. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
(antonym) reversal
(hypernym) judgment, judgement, judicial decision
(derivation) confirm, corroborate, sustain, substantiate, support, affirm
(classification) law, jurisprudence

n. affirmation, declaration that something is true; confirmation; positive statement

n. affirmation, assertion; dictum, predication