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

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

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?"

reversal

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

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