Nouns (4)
affirmation
n. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
affirmation
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)
avowal
n. a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
assertion
n. the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
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Fuzzynyms (42)
acknowledgment, acknowledgement, ack
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"
confession
n. an admission of misdeeds or faults
appreciation
n. an expression of gratitude; "he expressed his appreciation in a short note"
gratitude
n. a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation; "he was overwhelmed with gratitude for their help"
response, answer, reply
n. a statement (either spoken or written) that is made in reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation; "I waited several days for his answer"; "he wrote replies to several of his critics"
reception, response
n. the manner in which something is greeted; "she did not expect the cold reception she received from her superiors"
admission
n. an acknowledgment of the truth of something
deposition, attestation, affidavit
n. written declaration made under oath; a written statement sworn to be true before someone legally authorized to administer an oath
declaration
n. a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
testimony
n. a solemn statement made under oath
attestation
n. the evidence by which something is attested
testimony, testimonial
n. something that serves as evidence; "his effort was testimony to his devotion"
witness
n. testimony by word or deed to your religious faith
approval, commendation
n. a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
allegation, allegement
n. statements affirming or denying certain matters of fact that you are prepared to prove
announcement, proclamation, annunciation, promulgation
n. a formal public statement
statement
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"
protestation
n. a strong declaration of protest
approval
n. the formal act of approving; "he gave the project his blessing"; "his decision merited the approval of any sensible person"
approval, commendation
n. a message expressing a favorable opinion; "words of approval seldom passed his lips"
certification, certificate, credential, credentials
n. a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
confirmation, ratification
n. making something valid by formally ratifying or confirming it; "the ratification of the treaty"; "confirmation of the appointment"
second, endorsement
n. a speech seconding a motion; "do I hear a second?"
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reversal
n. a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was incorrect and should be set aside
affirmation
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