(uncountable) A set of policies or programs providing advantages for people of a group who are seen to have traditionally been the target of discrimination

plural of affirmative action

Having a positive and uplifting effect. / Appearing to have an optimistic quality.

plural of affirmative pregnant

(law) An affirmative statement which implies or does not preclude a corresponding negative statement which might favor the adverse party.

A procedure of the UK government whereby secondary legislation requires approval from parliament before it passes into law. Contrasted with negative resolution.

Affirming the validity of transgender identity; affirming that trans identity is not wrong or bad.

plural of affirmative sentence

plural of affirmative defense