Affirmance
Pronunciation : Af*firm"ance
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. OF. afermance.]
Definition : 1. Confirmation; ratification; confirmation of a voidable act. This statute . . . in affirmance of the common law. Bacon.
2. A strong declaration; affirmation. Cowper.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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