affirmation

• Substantiv, das eine Aussage bezeichnet, die die Wahrheit oder Existenz von etwas bestätigt, oder den Akt einer förmlichen Bestätigung oder Erklärung.

A noun referring to a statement asserting the truth or existence of something, or the act of affirming or declaring something formally.

1. Statement of truthB2formal

   A statement asserting the existence or truth of something.

   Behauptung

   • Her affirmation of the facts convinced the committee.
   • The witness gave a clear affirmation of the events.
   • His affirmation of support strengthened the team's resolve.

   Synonymeassertionasseverationattestationavermentavowaldeclarationproclamationstatement

   Antonymecontradictiondenialdisavowalnegationrefutationrejection

2. Act of assertingB2formal

   The act of affirming or stating something positively.

   Behauptung

   • The affirmation of the new policy was met with applause.
   • She made a strong affirmation of her commitment to the project.
   • The leader's affirmation of the plan boosted morale.

   Synonymeassertionasseverationattestationavermentavowaldeclarationstatement

   Antonymecontradictiondenialdisavowalnegationrefutationrejection

3. C1formal

   A solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath, used when an oath is objectionable on religious or ethical grounds.

   Feierliche Erklärung

   • He made an affirmation in court instead of swearing on a Bible.
   • The witness provided a legal affirmation of the truth.
   • Her affirmation was accepted as a valid substitute for an oath.

   Synonymeasseverationdeclaration

4. Legal judgmentC1formal

   A judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand.

   Bestätigung

   • The appellate court issued an affirmation of the lower court's decision.
   • The affirmation of the verdict was announced today.
   • The judge's affirmation upheld the original ruling.

   Synonymeconfirmationratification