affirmation
n.
declaration that something is true; confirmation; positive statement
Affirmation
affirmation
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
Affirmation (die)
n.
affirmation, declaration that something is true; confirmation; positive statement
affirmation (f)
n.
affirmation, assertion; dictum, predication