affirmance

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of confirming or expressing one's belief or support for something.

  - "The affirmance of the new president by the electoral college was a formality."
  - "The jury's affirmance of the defendant's guilt was a disappointment to his family."

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Variants

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affirm , affirmable , affirmance , affirmances , affirmed , affirming , affirms

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'affirmare' which means 'to make firm' or 'to confirm'.

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Trivia

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1. Affirmance is an uncommon word, but it is often used in formal contexts to convey a sense of certainty or confirmation.

2. The term 'affirmative action' refers to policies designed to promote equal opportunity for individuals or groups that have historically faced discrimination.

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Related Concepts

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1. Confirmation: The act of making something certain or valid, often used interchangeably with affirmance in legal contexts.

2. Validation: The act of acknowledging the worth or value of something, often used as a synonym for affirmance in social contexts.

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Culture

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Affirmance has been used extensively in various contexts, including legal, political, and social arenas. In legal contexts, it refers to the formal confirmation or recognition of a fact, right, or agreement. In political contexts, it often refers to the public declaration of support or approval for a candidate or policy. In social contexts, it can refer to the act of expressing encouragement or validation for an individual's feelings or ideas.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Affirm to confirm' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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