Affirmance

Affirmance
Affirmance Af*firm"ance, n. [Cf. OF. afermance.] 1. Confirmation; ratification; confirmation of a voidable act. [1913 Webster]

This statute . . . in affirmance of the common law. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]

2. A strong declaration; affirmation. --Cowper. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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