[noun]We welcome the government's affirmation of its intention to act. [U]They ignored her, despite her repeated affirmations that she was telling the truth. [C + that clause]The film is an affirmation of life. [C]An affirmation in a court of law is a promise to tell the truth, made without swearing on the Bible, for example by someone who is not a Christian.
AFFIRMATION
Meaning of AFFIRMATION in English
Cambridge English vocab. Кембриджский английский словарь. 2012