affirmation: Meaning and Definition of

af•fir•ma•tion

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 ratification of the truth or validity of a prior judgment, decision, etc.
5. a solemn declaration accepted instead of a statement under oath.