AFFIRM


Meaning of AFFIRM in English

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) ]

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