Engelsk navneord: affirmation |
1. | affirmation (om kommunikation) a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something |
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | avouchment, avowal |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | assertion, asseveration, averment |
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| Mere specifikke termer | affirmative, professing, profession, reaffirmation, reassertion |
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2. | affirmation (om kommunikation) the act of affirming or asserting or stating something |
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| Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | assertion, statement |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | speech act |
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| Mere specifikke termer | say-so |
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3. | affirmation (om kommunikation) (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) |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | commitment, dedication |
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| Mere specifikke termer | profession |
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| Overordnet emneområde | faith, religion, religious belief |
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4. | affirmation (om handling) a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand |
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| Mindre specifikke termer | judgement, judgment, judicial decision |
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| Overordnet emneområde | jurisprudence, law |
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| Termer med modsat betydning (antonymer) | reversal |
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