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affirmation

[af-er-mey-shuhn]

noun

  1. the act or an instance of affirming; state of being affirmed.

  2. the assertion that something exists or is true.

  3. something that is affirmed; a statement or proposition that is declared to be true.

  4. confirmation or ratification of the truth or validity of a prior judgment, decision, etc.

  5. Law.a solemn declaration accepted instead of a statement under oath.



affirmation

/ ˌæəˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. the act of affirming or the state of being affirmed

  2. a statement of the existence or truth of something; assertion

  3. law a solemn declaration permitted on grounds of conscientious objection to taking an oath

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • nonaffirmation noun
  • overaffirmation noun
  • preaffirmation noun
  • reaffirmation noun
  • self-affirmation noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of affirmation1

First recorded in 1535–45; from Latin ڴھپō-, stem of ڴھپō, equivalent to ڴھ(ܲ) (past participle of ڴھ affirm ) + -ion
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When I tell her it’s coming up, she nods in affirmation and says, “Well done.”

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“His grasp for power, meaning, acceptance, stability and affirmation are very much California’s story. It’s why everyone moved to California.”

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Jason White and the Samples become the collective voices of affirmation.

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The prayers and programs mostly focused on banal and empty affirmations about being grateful, relieving stress, and sleeping better.

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“I think when a lot of people are going out to date or looking for a lifelong partner, they’re looking for a lot of affirmation and validation from outside sources,” DiNardo, 29, says.

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