AFFIRMATION


Meaning of AFFIRMATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən ]

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

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.