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