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affirmation

Pronunciation: /afəˈmeɪʃ(ə)n/

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Definition of affirmation

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the action or process of affirming something:he nodded in affirmation [count noun]:an affirmation of basic human values
  • [count noun] Law a formal declaration by a person who declines to take an oath.
  • 2emotional support or encouragement:the lack of one or both parents' affirmation leaves some children emotionally crippled

Origin:

late Middle English: from Latin affirmatio(n-), from the verb affirmare (see affirm)

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