English dictionary

affirmation

/,/&/f/@/r'm/eI//S//@/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

noun.communication

Synonyms avouchment avowal

Source: WordNet 3.0
the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

noun.communication

Synonyms assertion statement

Source: WordNet 3.0
(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)

noun.communication

Source: WordNet 3.0
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand

noun.act

Antonyms reversal

Source: WordNet 3.0
Confirmation of anything established; ratification; as, the <i>affirmation</i> of a law.

noun

Source: webster1913