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Result for Affirm

Affirm (v. t.)

to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.

Affirm (v. t.)

To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true; -- opposed to deny.

Affirm (v. t.)

To declare, as a fact, solemnly, under judicial sanction. See Affirmation, 4.

Affirm (v. i.)

To declare or assert positively.

Affirm (v. i.)

To make a solemn declaration, before an authorized magistrate or tribunal, under the penalties of perjury; to testify by affirmation.