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affirmation

af·fir·ma·tion

US/æfɝˈmeɪʃn/ uncommon

noun

1.

a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

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2.

the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

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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

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Origin

From Old French afermacion, from Latin affirmare (“to assert”). Doublet of affirmatio.

Phrases

  • gender affirmation surgery

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