That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true. / (law) The solemn declaration made by Quakers and others incapable of taking an oath.

plural of affirmation

The act of one who affirms something; an affirmation.

present participle of affirm

To agree, verify or concur; to answer positively. / To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true. / To support or encourage.

simple past tense and past participle of affirm

In an affirming manner.

In an affirmable manner

(uncountable) The act of affirming, affirmation / (countable, law) A decision upholding the decision of a lower court or agency

Relating to affirmation.