affirmation n
1. a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something [syn: avowal, avouchment]
2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something [syn: assertion, statement]
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)
4. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand [ant: reversal]

Affirmation \Af`fir*ma"tion\, n. [L. affirmatio: cf. F. affirmation.]
1. Confirmation of anything established; ratification; as, the affirmation of a law. --Hooker.
2. The act of affirming or asserting as true; assertion; -- opposed to negation or denial.
3. That which is asserted; an assertion; a positive statement; an averment; as, an affirmation, by the vender, of title to property sold, or of its quality.
4. (Law) A solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury, by persons who conscientiously decline taking an oath, which declaration is in law equivalent to an oath. --Bouvier.

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