Affirmation
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
(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)
Framework senses
- §1
- a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
- §2
- (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)
- §3
- a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
- §4
- the act of affirming or asserting or stating something