affirmation in WordNet English dictionary

1. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
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2. a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
   avowal  avouchment  affirmation 
   
3. (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)
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4. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
   affirmation  assertion  statement