Solemn+affirmation
11Affirmation in law — For other uses, see Affirmation (disambiguation). In law, an affirmation is a solemn declaration allowed to those who conscientiously object to taking an oath. An affirmation has exactly the same legal effect as an oath, but is usually taken to… …
12affirmation — /af euhr may sheuhn/, n. 1. the act or an instance of affirming; state of being affirmed. 2. the assertion that something exists or is true. 3. something that is affirmed; a statement or proposition that is declared to be true. 4. confirmation or …
13affirmation — n. 1. Assertion, declaration, asseveration, word, averment, protestation, avowal, allegation, saying, statement, pronouncement, announcement, predication, testimony, deposition. 2. Confirmation, ratification, approval, establishment, indorsement …
14affirmation — A solemn and formal declaration or asseveration that an affidavit is true, that the witness will tell the truth, etc.; this being substituted for an oath in certain cases. A solemn religious asseveration in the nature of an oath. See also… …
15affirmation — A solemn and formal declaration or asseveration that an affidavit is true, that the witness will tell the truth, etc.; this being substituted for an oath in certain cases. A solemn religious asseveration in the nature of an oath. See also… …
16affirmation — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) Positive assertion Nouns 1. (positive statement) affirmation, statement, allegation, assertion, predication, declaration, profession, proclamation, manifesto, averment. Informal, say so. See information …
17affirmation — n. Law, solemn declaration by person who refuses to take the oath for reasons of conscience. ♦ affirmant, n. person making affirmation …
18affirmation — A positive statement. A solemn statement or declaration, made as a substitute for a sworn statement by a person whose conscience will not permit him to swear. 39 Am J1st Oath § 13. An affirmation of fact constituting a representation is a… …
19affirmation — n. 1 the act or process of affirming or being affirmed. 2 Law a solemn declaration by a person who conscientiously declines to take an oath. Etymology: F affirmation or L affirmatio (as AFFIRM) …
20affirmation — noun Date: 15th century 1. a. the act of affirming b. something affirmed ; a positive assertion 2. a solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury by a person who conscientiously declines taking an oath …
