affirmation
1. a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something (Freq. 1)
• Syn:
avowal, avouchment
• Derivationally related forms:
affirm, avow (for: avowal)
• Hypernyms:
assertion, averment, asseveration
• Hyponyms:
reassertion, reaffirmation, profession, professing, affirmative
2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
• Syn:
assertion, statement
• Derivationally related forms:
state (for: statement), assert (for: assertion), affirm
• Hypernyms:
speech act
• Hyponyms:
say-so
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)
• Topics:
religion, faith, religious belief
• Hypernyms:
commitment, dedication
• Hyponyms:
profession
4. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
• Ant:
reversal
• Derivationally related forms:
affirm
• Topics:
law, jurisprudence
• Hypernyms:
judgment, judgement, judicial decision
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