transcription, транскрипция: [ əˈfə:m ]
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). øøaffirmatory adj. affirmer n. [ME f. OF afermer f. L affirmare (as AD-, firmus strong)]