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| af·fir·ma·tion [ àffər máysh'n ] (plural af·fir·ma·tions) |
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1. act of affirming: an assertion of support or agreement
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2. something affirmed: a positive statement or declaration of the truth or existence of something
  an affirmation of his love
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3. law formal legal declaration: a formal declaration acceptable in a court, usually made by somebody who has a conscientious objection to taking an oath
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4. psychology positive statement of achievement: a positive thought or statement affirming that a desired goal has been reached or is within reach
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| [15th century. Directly or via French< Latin affirmation-< affirmare (see affirm)] |
