<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the act or an instance of affirming; state of being affirmed.</li><li>the assertion that something exists or is true.</li><li>something that is affirmed; a statement or proposition that is declared to be true.</li><li>confirmation or ratification of the truth or validity of a prior judgment, decision, etc.</li><li>Law: a solemn declaration accepted instead of a statement under oath.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>