AFFIRMATION

Definition of AFFIRMATION

  1. (noun)a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
  2. (noun)the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
  3. (noun)(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. (noun)a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand