affirmation

Words with a similar base: affirmation

'affirmation'

[avowal.n.01] as in: a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

'affirmation'

[affirmation.n.02] as in: the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

'affirmation'

[affirmation.n.03] as in: (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)

'affirmation'

[affirmation.n.04] as in: a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand

Origins

					affirmation (English)
└── afermacion (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
    └── affirmare (Latin)

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