affirmation

• a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
• the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
• (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)
• a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
• Confirmation of anything established
• The act of affirming or asserting as true
• That which is asserted
• 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

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