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af·fir·ma·tion
\ˌafə(r)ˈmāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin affirmation-, affirmatio, from affirmatus (past participle of affirmare to affirm) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at affirm
: act of affirming, asserting as true, or confirming : a positive assertion
< affirmation of human dignity — Time >
< affirmation by the vendor of the quality of goods >
a. logic : an affirmative proposition, statement, or judgment
b. : a solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury by a person who conscientiously declines taking an oath |