avowal, avouchment, affirmation -- (a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something)
affirmation, assertion, statement -- (the act of affirming or asserting or stating something)
affirmation -- ((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))
affirmation -- (a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand)
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