ˌafə(r)ˈmāshən noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle French, from Latin affirmation-, affirmatio, from affirmatus (past participle of affirmare to affirm) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at affirm
: act of affirming, asserting as true, or confirming : a positive assertion
affirmation of human dignity — Time
affirmation by the vendor of the quality of goods
a. logic : an affirmative proposition, statement, or judgment
b. : a solemn declaration made under the penalties of perjury by a person who conscientiously declines taking an oath