affirmation

英[æfə'meɪʃ(ə)n] 美[,æfɚ'meʃən]

1. a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

2. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

3. (religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds)

4. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand