v. 1 tr. assert strongly; state as a fact. 2 intr. a Law make an affirmation. b make a formal declaration. 3 tr. Law confirm, ratify (a judgement). affirmatory adj. affirmer n.
[ ME f. OF afermer f. L affirmare (as AD-, firmus strong) ]
v. 1 tr. assert strongly; state as a fact. 2 intr. a Law make an affirmation. b make a formal declaration. 3 tr. Law confirm, ratify (a judgement). affirmatory adj. affirmer n.
[ ME f. OF afermer f. L affirmare (as AD-, firmus strong) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012