1. Verb
to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appellate court for review.
2. Verb
To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true; -- opposed to deny.
3. Verb
To declare, as a fact, solemnly, under judicial sanction. See Affirmation, 4.
4. Verb
To declare or assert positively.
5. Verb
To make a solemn declaration, before an authorized magistrate or tribunal, under the penalties of perjury; to testify by affirmation.
6. Verb
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts; "his story confirmed my doubts"; "The evidence supports the defendant"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
7. Verb
to declare or affirm solemnly and formally as true; "Before God I swear I am innocent"
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
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