"affirmation" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: assertion, asseveration, averment - a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
subtypes:
- reaffirmation, reassertion - renewed affirmation
- professing, profession - an open avowal (true or false) of some belief or opinion
- affirmative - a reply of affirmation
same as: avouchment, avowal
is a type of: speech act - the use of language to perform some act

subtypes: say-so - one chap's arbitrary assertion

same as: assertion, statement
referred to in: faith, religion, religious belief - a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

is a type of: commitment, dedication - a message that makes a pledge

subtypes: profession - affirmation of acceptance of some religion or faith
referred to in: jurisprudence, law - the collection of rules imposed by authority

is a type of: judgement, judgment, judicial decision - (law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it