affirmation

Meanings

• a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
• the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
• (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)
• a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand

Synonyms

assertion, avouchment, avowal, statement