n. (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)

n. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand

n. a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something

n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something

n. a statement acknowledging something or someone; "she must have seen him but she gave no sign of acknowledgment"; "the preface contained an acknowledgment of those who had helped her"

n. a public declaration of your faith

n. an expression of gratitude; "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"

n. a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation; "he was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help"

n. the principal pleading by the defendant in response to plaintiff's complaint; in criminal law it consists of the defendant's plea of `guilty' or `not guilty' (or nolo contendere); in civil law it must contain denials of all allegations in the plaintiff's complaint that the defendant hopes to controvert and it can contain affirmative defenses or counterclaims

n. the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"

n. an acknowledgment of the truth of something

n. the action of bearing witness

n. a statement of taxable goods or of dutiable properties

n. a solemn statement made under oath

n. the evidence by which something is attested

n. something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion"

n. testimony by word or deed to your religious faith

n. a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"

n. statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove

n. the official announcement of a new law or ordinance whereby the law or ordinance is put into effect

n. a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc; "according to his statement he was in London on that day"

n. a strong declaration of protest

n. the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"

n. a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"

n. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

n. making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it; "the ratification of the treaty"; "confirmation of the appointment"

n. a speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?"

n. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside