Affirmation

A formal statement that can be made by a person as an alternative to swearing an oath, if he or she objects to doing so on religious grounds (e.g. no religious belief).

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29 Oct 2012 12:06: Confirming something is correct
29 Oct 2012 14:28: I do not know what this word means!
29 Oct 2012 17:17: To confirm something
29 Oct 2012 18:02: A statement of a particular position.
30 Oct 2012 08:52: I think this means confirmation or proof.
30 Oct 2012 16:48: Confirming a fact
30 Oct 2012 17:20: Where you declare the truth
30 Oct 2012 18:24: confirmation that a crime has been committed
30 Oct 2012 20:03: A positive statement
30 Oct 2012 22:13: Confirm your personal details and information you give are correct
30 Oct 2012 22:32: Testimony from a witness stating that an alleged crime actually took place.
31 Oct 2012 14:10: The process of confirming a point or theory
31 Oct 2012 15:07: Safe & secure
31 Oct 2012 15:12: I honestly don't know, a validation of a statement?
31 Oct 2012 18:30: Needing somebody to confirm what somebody else has said - to confirm a witness statement for example.
31 Oct 2012 19:03: Affirmation is the confirmation that something is true, backed up by some form of evidence
31 Oct 2012 19:50: I assume it's from the verb 'to affirm' and means an agreement or an endorsement
31 Oct 2012 21:59: I think this means that you are confirming that something that has been said or done is true.
1 Nov 2012 18:29: no idea
1 Nov 2012 19:52: This means you agree to a statement
1 Nov 2012 21:22: Giving somebody their rightful information.
1 Nov 2012 22:23: Promising to tell the truth without putting your hand on a holy book.
16 Nov 2012 11:19: A legally binding statement agreeing and confirming that something put to you is true. For example: I affirm that XXX is my name.
20 Nov 2012 20:03: Endorsement of the truth.
20 Nov 2012 21:41: Agreeing that something is something, you have a belief that something is something
20 Nov 2012 23:13: answering yes or otherwise indicating that what has been said (in court) is correct.
21 Nov 2012 00:36: That something is correct or approved
21 Nov 2012 00:57: To confirm a statement
21 Nov 2012 14:54: Perhaps when a legal decision is confirmed by another court.
23 Nov 2012 13:31: confirming a statement
26 Nov 2012 18:09: That's a yes, everything checks out
26 Nov 2012 21:05: Agreement?
12 Nov 2013 09:25: a statement confirming something
12 Nov 2013 16:37: Agreement to the relevant facts of the case.
13 Nov 2013 15:48: A statement that is affirmed is a statement that can be confirmed by another person, such as an alibi or something similar.
14 Nov 2013 20:45: admitting knowledge of a certain event
14 Nov 2013 21:10: Saying something is true. For example a declaration.
14 Nov 2013 21:35: agreeing that you have told the truth in a court of law
14 Nov 2013 22:38: confirm something as a 'Yes'
14 Nov 2013 23:01: Confirming something, saying something applies to a situation
14 Nov 2013 23:59: affirming of something that you are affirmative of
15 Nov 2013 09:18: I have no idea.
15 Nov 2013 09:25: deemed to be correct
16 Nov 2013 08:25: Confirming or stating that something is true or correct.
16 Nov 2013 18:14: confirmation
16 Nov 2013 20:25: An affirmation means confirming that an accounting of events is true/correct.
16 Nov 2013 21:12: pronouncing an order
16 Nov 2013 23:22: Confirming something is true
17 Nov 2013 11:36: Similar to Confirming? so to agree with a statement or fact.
17 Nov 2013 12:47: Agreement with something. Your "affirmation" of...
17 Nov 2013 17:05: Confirmation that something is true, a statement for e.g.
17 Nov 2013 17:24: giving the go ahead
17 Nov 2013 18:10: I don't know.
17 Nov 2013 18:24: Being almost certain about a fact when giving evidence.
17 Nov 2013 19:09: declaration that something/ the facts provided are correct
17 Nov 2013 19:59: Something is affirmed, as in it's noted.
17 Nov 2013 21:46: To confirm whether or not something is right
18 Nov 2013 13:59: not sure
18 Nov 2013 16:13: to confirm something
18 Nov 2013 18:33: I think it is when you turn up to court to confirm your name and address, and a date for your court appearance is decided
18 Nov 2013 19:24: similar to confirmation
18 Nov 2013 20:38: Confirmation of a concept
18 Nov 2013 21:00: No idea!
18 Nov 2013 21:50: For someone to state or restate their view in a fairly final or on-the-record sort of way.
19 Nov 2013 01:10: From the word 'Affirmative'? To mean something has been found true/correct
28 Oct 2014 16:39: Positive confirmation of a fact.
29 Oct 2014 09:22: From distant memory of reading the papers etc, I understand it means a person who refuses to speak in court, and therefore makes it difficult to carry on with the proceedings.
29 Oct 2014 13:43: The conclusion / decision made in court. (?)
29 Oct 2014 14:36: Confirmation of an opinion possible by a third party.
29 Oct 2014 18:31: To confirm something on a second occasion with confidence.
30 Oct 2014 15:38: Going against something
30 Oct 2014 16:28: Confirmation of a decision
30 Oct 2014 17:20: A pledge to tell the truth.
30 Oct 2014 17:32: to agree to something, confirm it is true
30 Oct 2014 18:11: Acknowledgement of something regardless if it is right or wrong.
3 Nov 2014 17:14: Clarifying what somebody has said is correct.
3 Nov 2014 17:22: In place of an oath, you can swear on affirmation rather than oath.
3 Nov 2014 20:26: whether or not something is true
3 Nov 2014 20:29: Agreed
3 Nov 2014 20:40: Affirmation means to confirm something as true.
4 Nov 2014 12:07: Confirming if something is true or not
4 Nov 2014 12:49: it is when you declare something, bring something up
5 Nov 2014 12:35: When you declare that something is true.
5 Nov 2014 12:49: To confirm something
5 Nov 2014 12:51: To confirm something
5 Nov 2014 13:10: To state whether something is correct
5 Nov 2014 13:39: Affirming in some way
5 Nov 2014 14:12: Sorry no idea
5 Nov 2014 15:04: Confirmation
5 Nov 2014 16:30: To confirm something
6 Nov 2014 07:26: confirmation of the events which took place, maybe by evidence or witness testimony.
6 Nov 2014 16:49: Confirming something is correct
6 Nov 2014 21:28: Declaring relevant information. A statement.
7 Nov 2014 12:05: To conclude something is correct
7 Nov 2014 13:53: its a statement that is true - typically when completing a form and asked to sign it
7 Nov 2014 17:35: Confirmation that something that has been stated is true
7 Nov 2014 19:01: No idea
7 Nov 2014 20:38: Promise that you will tell the truth in a court of law
7 Nov 2014 20:39: Being very sure and reiterating your opinion/point.
7 Nov 2014 20:43: Being very sure and reiterating your opinion
7 Nov 2014 21:08: Statement of truth
7 Nov 2014 21:24: A statement to confirm something
7 Nov 2014 22:08: No idea
8 Nov 2014 08:48: Is swearing on the bible to tell the truth.
8 Nov 2014 12:13: To confirm
8 Nov 2014 13:51: Not Sure
8 Nov 2014 17:11: support
8 Nov 2014 17:51: The oath taken in court by the defendant and prosecutor before the trial starts.
8 Nov 2014 18:22: Confirming or attesting to a reported experience. Agreeing with the recounting of an event and contributing to its likelihood in having occurred as reported.
8 Nov 2014 22:46: A team of lawyers
8 Nov 2014 22:59: Where you admit to a crime
9 Nov 2014 17:24: Confirmation/agreeance of something claimed.
9 Nov 2014 19:54: confirmation of something
9 Nov 2014 23:18: confirming/agreeing with a statement
9 Nov 2014 23:51: A statement you are quite confident about.
10 Nov 2014 10:22: a statement of the truth, confirmation of what one believes to be true
10 Nov 2014 14:18: The affirmation is the judge's confirmation of the sentence.
10 Nov 2014 14:49: Being able to confirm the legality of an event.
10 Nov 2014 15:37: To confirm something
10 Nov 2014 15:41: To enforce a point previously made or to really emphasise a point
10 Nov 2014 16:03: Affirmation means when the court is completely sure of it's verdict, with no doubt existing.
10 Nov 2014 18:29: confirming whatever the subject is is correct
10 Nov 2014 18:32: My meaning would be that affirmation relations to agreeing to a particular explanation or outcome
10 Nov 2014 18:47: Saying something is correct or accurate.
10 Nov 2014 18:50: A positive confirmation
10 Nov 2014 20:17: confirming that something is right
10 Nov 2014 20:23: To affirm the situation? Make sure I have the correct answer on the right side of the law to his/ her situation, a definite clarity?
10 Nov 2014 20:53: Conclusion?!
10 Nov 2014 21:31: Unsure
10 Nov 2014 21:46: Confirming a situation saying whether its true or false
10 Nov 2014 21:51: Reassurance, proof, confirmation of factual information
10 Nov 2014 22:05: I'm sorry I don't know what this means. Does it mean when you confirm something?
10 Nov 2014 22:07: Having something happen that makes your beliefs a reality.
10 Nov 2014 22:14: Statement of truth
10 Nov 2014 22:18: This is to make someone feel like they are allowed to feel or think in a certain way. Supporting them to believe that they are correct about something.
10 Nov 2014 22:20: I have no idea!
10 Nov 2014 22:41: Agreeing to something
10 Nov 2014 22:49: This is when you state what you believe to be the truthful order of events.
10 Nov 2014 23:16: Similar to confirmation
10 Nov 2014 23:21: Something or someone confirms your thoughts on a subject ie agrees
10 Nov 2014 23:25: giving something meaning making something true
10 Nov 2014 23:33: Stating that something is true
11 Nov 2014 02:10: It is a synonym for confirmation. It has been confirmed or stated correct.
11 Nov 2014 09:47: completion or agreement
11 Nov 2014 09:55: Declaring something to be true
11 Nov 2014 10:24: Backing up a statement
11 Nov 2014 10:56: Where something is declared as the truth.
11 Nov 2014 11:23: Confirmation or surety of something. Affirming the truth.
11 Nov 2014 11:34: Backed up by fact
11 Nov 2014 12:05: I believe is the written report from the guilty or innocent party giving their course of events
11 Nov 2014 12:31: declaration that what you are saying is true. An oath on the bible.
11 Nov 2014 13:52: When someone tells you something is true
11 Nov 2014 14:04: When someone confirms that what you have said is correct when someone agrees with what you have said
11 Nov 2014 14:30: Agreeing with the situation, completing it
11 Nov 2014 14:51: to confirm something as true
11 Nov 2014 14:58: To take positive action or to give a response which indicates ones understanding.
11 Nov 2014 15:08: Is supporting something.
11 Nov 2014 15:09: To confirm and support a decision or answer.
11 Nov 2014 15:24: Confirming statement
11 Nov 2014 15:24: To confirm something. To affirm is truthfulness.
11 Nov 2014 15:48: A second point confirming an earlier version of events or statement.
11 Nov 2014 16:33: to confirm
11 Nov 2014 16:37: support and confirmation from someone else that an idea expressed is correct
11 Nov 2014 16:44: Agreeing to something?
11 Nov 2014 19:48: A declaration that somthing is true
12 Nov 2014 01:39: confirming something by making a legal statement
12 Nov 2014 16:01: Confirming something
14 Nov 2014 13:19: An action by the defendant or any other member of the case that supports any part of the accusation.
17 Nov 2014 23:00: to confirm, back up
20 Nov 2014 20:25: Affirmation is a term used if a person is stating that what they have said or has been repeated to them is true.
8 Dec 2014 09:45: I believe that to affirm something means to confirm that something is true
27 Oct 2015 21:35: confirming that something is true
28 Oct 2015 22:11: Producing some form of information or data which proves a point in law or supports some form of evidence produced in court.
29 Oct 2015 20:25: A deadline - or notification
4 Nov 2015 13:20: I don't know
4 Nov 2015 17:59: The confirming of a conclusion drawn from more solid information.
4 Nov 2015 18:02: Confirm understanding
4 Nov 2015 19:43: Affirmation usually means reassurance or declaration so I would assume it meant a promise of assurance or a declaration of honesty, perhaps similar to an oath.
4 Nov 2015 20:42: Confirming what someone has already said
5 Nov 2015 19:04: Confirmation: i.e. 'I am affirming that I saw that man committing the crime'.
5 Nov 2015 19:17: A sworn statement, truth
5 Nov 2015 19:42: I swear that this is correct.
5 Nov 2015 20:09: Maybe another word for evidence? A conclusion? Like, there's the possibility something could be the case but we need affirmation. Isn't it another word for conclusion?
5 Nov 2015 21:09: Giving an answer to say that something you've already said is correct
6 Nov 2015 09:19: Something someone has confirmed that they believe to be/want you to think is true (depending on whether it is the police or criminal)
6 Nov 2015 21:41: Not a clue
7 Nov 2015 00:12: A positive comment
7 Nov 2015 17:34: When someone confirms something to be true. Or commits to something.
9 Nov 2015 20:59: when someone confirms something
9 Nov 2015 23:32: Obtaining a positive confirmation of down thing to support yourself
10 Nov 2015 13:06: Stating that something is true. Some people who won't swear on the bible that they will tell the truth can affirm instead
10 Nov 2015 13:43: A confirmation of the terms set by the court.
10 Nov 2015 21:28: No idea sorry!!
10 Nov 2015 21:31: Confirming something
10 Nov 2015 21:50: A formal statement that people make like a promise
10 Nov 2015 22:12: When a person disagrees/declines to agree to a promise or statement. Can also be referred to emotional support.
11 Nov 2015 13:43: confirmation or approval of something, could be needing confirmation or already confirmed
11 Nov 2015 13:59: To confirm that something is true
12 Nov 2015 11:29: The collection of evidence which confirms the suspects' guilty?
12 Nov 2015 13:41: Process of confirming a declaration made
14 Nov 2015 12:05: In court, when people do not wish to swear by oath/on the bible, I think they can 'affirm' that what they're saying is true instead.
14 Nov 2015 16:55: I think this is conferming what you have said is true .
16 Nov 2015 15:53: Confirmation of the arguments
16 Nov 2015 20:00: Affirmation is something that is declared to be true.
16 Nov 2015 23:38: Confirmation, perhaps from oneself.
17 Nov 2015 10:20: Providing a statement, perhaps on oath
17 Nov 2015 10:26: Agreement with or confirmation of something
17 Nov 2015 10:56: Affirmation is someone confirming something you believe to be true is correct, or someone else validating your story e.g. your account of a sequence of events. I don't really know what it means in the context of criminal law though.
17 Nov 2015 11:15: To assert/state that something is true - that I believe something to be true
17 Nov 2015 20:44: Taking an oath
18 Nov 2015 14:02: A term of confirmation
18 Nov 2015 17:55: getting confirmation that something is correct.
18 Nov 2015 18:20: Confirming something to profile clarity
18 Nov 2015 19:31: It refers to the confirmation of something, that is, something being true or correct.
18 Nov 2015 19:46: Confirmation of a particular fact or evidential proof
18 Nov 2015 21:44: Positively confirming something.
19 Nov 2015 13:28: To back something up with evidence
19 Nov 2015 13:36: Sure the answer is correct
19 Nov 2015 19:22: When you are certain of the verdict of a trial.
19 Nov 2015 22:19: To confirm something
20 Nov 2015 00:10: Confirmation of something.
20 Nov 2015 13:10: A confessional statement
20 Nov 2015 13:19: to affirm (state) something
20 Nov 2015 13:55: Taking an oath when in the witness box.
20 Nov 2015 15:15: A verbal commitment to tell the truth, used where a person will/cannot swear on the bible.
20 Nov 2015 16:50: Swearing an oath in court
20 Nov 2015 16:56: Refusing to take an oath in court.
20 Nov 2015 17:20: To confirm something
20 Nov 2015 18:38: Confirming certain facts are true to the best of one's knowledge.
21 Nov 2015 10:09: ??
21 Nov 2015 11:22: Being assured of something in support.
21 Nov 2015 14:53: Confirmation of what they have said is true.
21 Nov 2015 18:50: Apologies but i have no idea. Something to do with saying yes?
21 Nov 2015 18:58: To confirm something
22 Nov 2015 15:08: To confirm something is correct.
22 Nov 2015 15:55: assertion something is true
22 Nov 2015 16:05: if something is affirmed it is definite
22 Nov 2015 16:09: confirmation
22 Nov 2015 16:11: Strength of character
22 Nov 2015 16:20: verbal confirmation of your stand point/opinion/decision
22 Nov 2015 16:56: Confirmation of something
22 Nov 2015 17:34: confirming something
22 Nov 2015 17:35: Definitely correct.
22 Nov 2015 20:50: The confirmation of something.
22 Nov 2015 21:14: I'm not sure
22 Nov 2015 21:19: I think "affirmation" means confirmation of something or someone.
22 Nov 2015 23:09: A procedure towards the end of a trial when the person being prosecuted has to produce a statement, detailing their plea.
22 Nov 2015 23:17: When something is confirmed to be true. When something has been proven to be correct.
23 Nov 2015 00:02: Making a statement that you believe to be true.
23 Nov 2015 00:12: declare something and confirm it
23 Nov 2015 00:19: It means to declare something to someone else.
23 Nov 2015 00:38: Like an oath this a statement that confirms something is true.
23 Nov 2015 01:11: Make sure, a true statement
23 Nov 2015 09:36: It could relate to 'affirming', I am not sure in terms of the law!
23 Nov 2015 09:46: You have to make an affirmation in kurt before giving evidence. It is different to making an oath because of religious reasons.
23 Nov 2015 09:52: Affirmation is when someone has to take an oath in court before speaking or prodding evidence, however, because of religious reasons, it is in a different form.
23 Nov 2015 11:57: check/make sure
23 Nov 2015 12:07: i believe the word Affirmation means to be certain of say . a statement made.
23 Nov 2015 14:05: A formal testimony of someone's actions, whether in writing or spoken. For example the testimony of a witness that confirms the accused's alleged whereabouts at a particular time
23 Nov 2015 14:15: Confirming something that is already know with evidence or otherwise
23 Nov 2015 14:17: Conformation
23 Nov 2015 14:26: Proof or correctness. Something which proves a theory, postulation or idea of one side of a legal case i.e. That he was athe car park in Slough proves that he was not in Timbuktu.
23 Nov 2015 14:30: A statement given in a court of law.
23 Nov 2015 14:55: Agreeing with argument and backing it up with evidence to prove something
23 Nov 2015 15:45: When somebody agrees to something or offers their support
8 Nov 2016 14:45: Confirmation of some kind
8 Nov 2016 15:06: To affirm something or give encouragement or support
8 Nov 2016 16:06: No idea
8 Nov 2016 20:16: Proving the truth
8 Nov 2016 20:18: To confirm something
8 Nov 2016 20:50: Something confirmed as true
8 Nov 2016 22:34: Not sure - like confirmation.
8 Nov 2016 23:45: A non religious alternative to swearing on the Bible in court.
9 Nov 2016 11:10: No idea.
9 Nov 2016 12:45: I don't knoa
9 Nov 2016 12:48: Producing evidence to prove something is correct.
9 Nov 2016 14:19: Someone else has supported and backed up your opinion
9 Nov 2016 14:39: To affirm something, making a statement clear to other individuals.
9 Nov 2016 14:44: An action/process of affirming something - saying it is true.
9 Nov 2016 15:26: Means you're are 100% telling the truth
9 Nov 2016 15:31: I think it means the same as confirmation
9 Nov 2016 16:21: working in accordance to the criminals wishes.
9 Nov 2016 20:16: Confirmation
9 Nov 2016 21:20: To confirm something Support or encouragement
9 Nov 2016 21:45: The process of confirming a decision by oath statements & evidence
9 Nov 2016 23:23: Confirming someone is not guilty perhaps
10 Nov 2016 09:43: Thats tough!! Umm how guilty someone is? Admission of guilt?
10 Nov 2016 10:08: When you state your belief, eg what version of events you believe in
10 Nov 2016 10:18: When a person agrees to details given to them by the police, such as name or address, whereabouts at a given time for example. Affirmation means that you are saying that something is true.
10 Nov 2016 16:31: Declaring something?
10 Nov 2016 20:21: Verifying something
10 Nov 2016 23:18: making a statement about something
11 Nov 2016 10:56: Confirming
11 Nov 2016 12:37: When you use force on a criminal.
11 Nov 2016 18:38: Positive confirmation
11 Nov 2016 19:29: Tangible evidence that an incident occured
11 Nov 2016 21:18: A statement/ action has been confirmed
12 Nov 2016 09:30: i would think it is something to do with providing proof of a fact
12 Nov 2016 09:38: To gain approval
12 Nov 2016 12:23: A declaration that something is correct
12 Nov 2016 16:49: Agreeing with something. Confirming that something is right
13 Nov 2016 07:54: Making a statement confirming something
13 Nov 2016 14:44: that the evidence received has been proved by someone else's witness statement or has been agreed
13 Nov 2016 17:59: Following orders from someone in authority.
14 Nov 2016 11:22: A response which confirms the understanding of a statement.
14 Nov 2016 12:52: I actually have no idea what this word means. It sounds like a religious word particularly one you might find in Christianity.
14 Nov 2016 13:51: Confirming something
14 Nov 2016 13:52: Another word for confurmstion
14 Nov 2016 14:00: When another confirms that what you believe/think is true or that your view on an event is correct.
14 Nov 2016 14:01: Affirming something
14 Nov 2016 14:01: The confirmation of something.
14 Nov 2016 14:16: To confirm something
14 Nov 2016 14:20: confirmation by a person to confirm the information stated is correct
14 Nov 2016 15:20: Something that is confirmed to be true.
14 Nov 2016 16:30: Means saying something is correct.
14 Nov 2016 17:01: The substantiation and confirmation of events?
14 Nov 2016 17:05: Confirmation
14 Nov 2016 17:17: Investigative case
14 Nov 2016 17:23: When you agree with something that happened
14 Nov 2016 17:46: Commiting and confirming to something, like marriage.
14 Nov 2016 18:16: A rule that you speak the truth in court
14 Nov 2016 18:26: Affirmation would mean to agree
14 Nov 2016 18:29: To believe something is correct? You affirm it. Affirmation would to be to confirm your evidence is correct?
14 Nov 2016 18:38: Similar to conformation
14 Nov 2016 18:44: Its a confirmed legal position
14 Nov 2016 18:44: A final decision
14 Nov 2016 19:04: Someone who doesn't want to take an oath
14 Nov 2016 19:08: Confirming or acknowledging a fact
14 Nov 2016 19:30: further confirmation of something happening
14 Nov 2016 20:08: confirming what has happened
14 Nov 2016 20:16: Not a clue
14 Nov 2016 20:18: No idea
14 Nov 2016 20:23: A confirmation that something you have said is completely true.
14 Nov 2016 20:34: Stating something that is true or reiterating a truth/ fact.
14 Nov 2016 20:35: A conclusion that confirms a certain outcome.
14 Nov 2016 20:37: Don't put hand on bible when you are not religious
14 Nov 2016 20:44: An alternative to being bound by religion when giving evidence
14 Nov 2016 20:45: Confirming
14 Nov 2016 20:52: To confirm something or give assurance
14 Nov 2016 21:24: Affirmation describes a situation where evidence confirms what was previously a suspicion.
14 Nov 2016 21:51: Confirmation of a previously mentioned fact
14 Nov 2016 22:13: You tell the court that what you are going to say in court is correct such as the facts, what you saw and what you think happened. You are accountable in the court for what you say and can face consequnces from the court if you do not tell the truth.
14 Nov 2016 22:14: Found guilty
14 Nov 2016 22:17: To be found not guilty
14 Nov 2016 22:24: Like an oath but doesn't include religion
14 Nov 2016 23:02: Something to describe an action
15 Nov 2016 01:18: To agree with someone or a statement.
15 Nov 2016 12:34: A phase that someone repeats to agree too something
18 Nov 2016 10:15: Confirming something
7 Nov 2017 14:33: Confirm something is true
7 Nov 2017 19:11: Confirmation of a fact through knowledge. Agreeing that one understands what is meant or what is being asked of them.
7 Nov 2017 20:24: Confirming your answer/what you said.
7 Nov 2017 20:50: Affirmative = correct/yes Confirmation = make final Therefore I think affirmation = correct and positive outcome
8 Nov 2017 08:35: The promise or oath that takes place at the start of the case
8 Nov 2017 17:19: something is true
8 Nov 2017 22:37: Reinforcement
9 Nov 2017 10:34: Repeating that you are sure about what has been said or done.
11 Nov 2017 15:20: Providing evidence for or against an indivual committing a crime
12 Nov 2017 10:28: Where someone else corroborates the suspect's version of events
12 Nov 2017 15:22: Something that's been checked and come back as a yes or has been consolidated. An affirmation of an account.
12 Nov 2017 17:00: When something is confirmed and accepted
12 Nov 2017 17:18: process of declaring or stating certain facts
12 Nov 2017 17:20: Don't know
12 Nov 2017 17:20: Supporting an individual in the court process (No idea!)
12 Nov 2017 17:28: The non-religious equivalent of an oath
12 Nov 2017 17:29: No idea
12 Nov 2017 17:38: A legally binding but non-religious version of an oath.
12 Nov 2017 17:40: Reinforcing something I.e safety
12 Nov 2017 17:55: A statement that you say to confirm something to be true.
12 Nov 2017 18:16: Confirming weather something is wright or not.
12 Nov 2017 18:49: Confirming information
12 Nov 2017 18:55: To swear on the bible
12 Nov 2017 18:57: to confirm something
12 Nov 2017 18:58: Acknowledging that information given about you is correct. For example, being asked to affirm your name and address.
12 Nov 2017 19:17: The final step in the court process where they decide whether the person is guilty or not?
12 Nov 2017 21:39: Give a answer right away.
12 Nov 2017 21:46: confirming something
13 Nov 2017 08:06: To confirm something is true or to support
13 Nov 2017 08:10: to support someone/something
13 Nov 2017 08:17: Confirmation of a decision
13 Nov 2017 08:19: No idea
13 Nov 2017 08:56: I am not sure what that means
13 Nov 2017 10:19: Affirming something e.g. evidence has to be proven to be reliable. Defendant has to be proven to be guilty.
13 Nov 2017 11:30: Not sure
13 Nov 2017 11:41: An Oath.
13 Nov 2017 11:54: Affirming something
13 Nov 2017 12:04: Making a statement
13 Nov 2017 12:32: Not sure
13 Nov 2017 13:02: This is a statement given in absence of a religious oath, confirming that the statements given are true
13 Nov 2017 13:21: Don't know
13 Nov 2017 13:25: Don't know
13 Nov 2017 13:27: To agree with someone
13 Nov 2017 14:47: To confirm, give legitimacy
13 Nov 2017 16:39: Used in the same way an oath is used.
16 Nov 2022 20:27: something is for certain
16 Nov 2023 17:42: Your commitment on oath that a statement you’ve made in a legal matter is correct
16 Nov 2023 18:06: To confirm something in a legally binding statement or deposition.
16 Nov 2023 18:11: Confirming detail
16 Nov 2023 20:50: Confirming a fact or event is true
16 Nov 2023 21:28: Confirmation of an action or communication or direction
16 Nov 2023 21:54: Affirmation is confirmation about something.
17 Nov 2023 07:48: A statement given to agree that something is the case.
17 Nov 2023 17:48: To further back something up or support something/someone/someone’s views up.
18 Nov 2023 12:38: Something is correct, and supported to be correct by other people?
18 Nov 2023 12:44: supporting what someone is saying
18 Nov 2023 12:52: the declaration process by somebody who refuses to take an oath in court
18 Nov 2023 20:12: a trus statement,
19 Nov 2023 16:05: No idea? Confirmation ?
19 Nov 2023 17:20: To confirm something positively
19 Nov 2023 17:56: To provide support for a given statement, e.g. a recounting of an event?
19 Nov 2023 18:16: Something which confirms or consolidates an offence like proof
19 Nov 2023 18:40: An oath maybe????
19 Nov 2023 18:45: Confirmation of fact or detail
19 Nov 2023 22:58: self- support, telling yourself positive things to increase self- love
19 Nov 2023 23:43: The certainty that someone committed a crime?
19 Nov 2023 23:53: When someone can give evidence/a statement that affirms (supports and agrees with) previous ideas/evidence of the crime.
20 Nov 2023 10:06: Saying something that is correct, supports something you are saying
20 Nov 2023 10:49: A claim someone makes about someone or something that they believe to be true
20 Nov 2023 11:35: A positive statement ?
20 Nov 2023 12:26: something you hope to happen but you won’t do anything to make it happen just wish/hope
20 Nov 2023 12:44: Something that has been proven or confirmed
20 Nov 2023 13:34: Verbally giving praise to someone
20 Nov 2023 14:26: The confirmation that a statement or assumption is correct.
20 Nov 2023 14:29: That a statement you are giving is true.
20 Nov 2023 15:19: The confirmation of an event or incident, supporting what was previously stated.
20 Nov 2023 15:53: I think it means to confirm, or to positively confirm, to confirm that something has happened
20 Nov 2023 15:58: Confirmation by a legal authority, rather than a lay person
20 Nov 2023 16:49: The positive confirmation of doing something.
20 Nov 2023 17:10: To confirm something.
20 Nov 2023 17:19: Affirmation is confirming something. To affirm would be to confirm, however affirmations can also be positive mantras to help people encourage self believe.
20 Nov 2023 17:22: Putting forward the fact of the case
20 Nov 2023 18:28: Affirmation means confirmation, to become affirmed, or confirmed. It might be a process that evidence has to go through to confirm its legitimacy.
20 Nov 2023 18:51: The non- religious equivalent of swearing on the bible?
21 Nov 2023 04:38: Is to confirm something
21 Nov 2023 08:32: The verdict on whether evidence is deemed reliable or not
21 Nov 2023 09:07: Affirmation is confirmation when talked about in regard to someones feelings.
21 Nov 2023 09:44: Positive words?
21 Nov 2023 12:28: This is a peace of paper to do with the law
21 Nov 2023 12:33: A true and definite declaration
21 Nov 2023 12:49: Confirming that you are right in the decision
21 Nov 2023 14:09: Positive statement
21 Nov 2023 14:25: A declaration to something they have agreed to doing
21 Nov 2023 14:26: Declare to be true
21 Nov 2023 14:31: Emotionally hurt
21 Nov 2023 14:50: I understand this to be a process of affirming, or confirming, a matter.
21 Nov 2023 15:09: Affirmation is when an individual confirms their commitment to something, either another person or belief system.
21 Nov 2023 15:26: Something that is true
21 Nov 2023 15:28: The positive confirmation of something that you believe in.
21 Nov 2023 15:30: A positive statement to plead confidence
21 Nov 2023 15:30: not sure
21 Nov 2023 15:50: You’re sure about it you are saying it as fact
21 Nov 2023 16:08: To reassure something or someone in a positive manner
21 Nov 2023 16:10: saying or phrase that inspires self belief and confidence
21 Nov 2023 16:12: Positive statements, words of encouragement
21 Nov 2023 16:24: Someone stating that something is true
21 Nov 2023 16:49: words for personal encouragement.
21 Nov 2023 16:59: make something happen
21 Nov 2023 17:21: Similar to an oath but without any religious implications
21 Nov 2023 17:24: What you’ve been thinking has been confirmed
21 Nov 2023 17:36: Positive statements or to reverse negative thoughts
21 Nov 2023 17:42: something that is definitely true
21 Nov 2023 18:00: To me this means a positive statement made to yourself or to another person
21 Nov 2023 18:30: saying something you believe to be true or confirming something
21 Nov 2023 18:32: Is an agreement to a statement
21 Nov 2023 19:07: When you speak something into existence and manifest it
21 Nov 2023 19:19: A statement of belief that a fact, opinion, or argument is true
21 Nov 2023 20:18: Verification of possibility beyond reasonable doubt.
21 Nov 2023 20:52: Like confirmation?
21 Nov 2023 21:10: Positive statements.
21 Nov 2023 21:12: Positive thinking
21 Nov 2023 21:16: A non-religious version of oath
21 Nov 2023 21:38: Ooooh, this is a tough one, but I'd guess..... to uplift a person by words of positivity
21 Nov 2023 21:47: To confirm (?)
21 Nov 2023 21:51: Saying something you believe to be true
21 Nov 2023 21:52: Confirming something said or done is correct.
21 Nov 2023 21:58: When someone provides evidence to support another person.
21 Nov 2023 22:36: A saying that one might repeat to theme selves to try and soothe or convince of a certain thought such as ‘I am confident’
21 Nov 2023 22:48: Something that is correct to the best of my belief
21 Nov 2023 22:59: Confirmation of a statement said in a legal context.
21 Nov 2023 23:06: A legal term for stating someone as correct.
21 Nov 2023 23:13: Confirming that something is right
21 Nov 2023 23:29: Agreement or claim.
22 Nov 2023 00:35: not sure
22 Nov 2023 00:40: Not sure either.
22 Nov 2023 01:05: Not heard of this.
22 Nov 2023 01:22: The ability for a defendant to reject the taking of an oath.
22 Nov 2023 01:28: Declaration given to those who reject an oath.
22 Nov 2023 01:34: It is the declaration that those who refuse to take the oath are able to use.
22 Nov 2023 02:16: Giving a sign that one agrees with something
22 Nov 2023 09:29: to confirm/agree with and back up another's statement or claim
22 Nov 2023 15:01: a statement about yourself that can reinforce certain characteristics
22 Nov 2023 17:29: Agreement with a statement
22 Nov 2023 18:34: Explaining something.
23 Nov 2023 12:15: to confirm information that has been given
23 Nov 2023 12:21: To affirm something is true
23 Nov 2023 12:26: it is a non religious oath
23 Nov 2023 12:30: A declaration to be honest in court
23 Nov 2023 12:31: To be sure something is correct
25 Nov 2023 13:37: Confirmation something is true
26 Nov 2023 23:36: It means a correct fact or statement backed up by data / evidence.
27 Nov 2023 09:45: "Affirmation" probably means confirming or agreeing with something, like when you say 'yes' to a statement or belief.
27 Nov 2023 13:44: statement or sign that something is true
13 Dec 2023 14:37: Validating something
13 Dec 2023 16:25: Proving something is right
13 Dec 2023 17:17: Having someone validate you, validation, reinforcing good work or someone doing something well.
13 Dec 2023 17:29: To confirm something?
13 Dec 2023 20:26: Correct or positive response
1 Jan 2024 22:44: something being confirmed or reconfirmed.
17 Oct 2024 15:28: A confirmation/ assurance that something is true?
18 Oct 2024 09:38: When you confirm something to yourself. As in positive affirmations - mindfulness
18 Oct 2024 13:48: A formal legal declaration by someone that something is true presumably with consequences if it’s proved not to be. Like an oath.
18 Oct 2024 16:31: Confirmation
18 Oct 2024 17:22: Confirming something
18 Oct 2024 19:24: Having something repeated again as a reiteration.
18 Oct 2024 21:40: Giving consent or agreement by an individual's own free will without being threatened.
18 Oct 2024 22:24: To support a statement by agreement
19 Oct 2024 07:52: To concrete a promise to ones self. To confirm in writing something that will continue to happen.
19 Oct 2024 20:06: To agree with what's being said.
19 Oct 2024 21:04: Confirming something
19 Oct 2024 23:34: Love
20 Oct 2024 13:10: Similar to confirmation.
20 Oct 2024 13:20: a testimony given that is believed to be true by the person giving it, or a positive statement given for motivation like positive affirmations.
20 Oct 2024 14:47: Agreement
20 Oct 2024 14:59: Testifying that you know the person is of good character
20 Oct 2024 15:23: Concluding that the complaint of a crime has been accepted and will be dealt with.
20 Oct 2024 15:36: Some kind of statement given as a fact but not necessarily factual. Someone confirming a fact or statement regardless of whether it turns out to be true.
20 Oct 2024 15:59: I think it means that you agree with a statement.
20 Oct 2024 16:08: Affirmation is the opposite of negative criticism. If you give someone affirmation , you are praising them.
20 Oct 2024 16:09: If a witness does not believe in a specific religion they are able to affirm (swear) that they will tell the truth.
20 Oct 2024 17:19: At a guess the term affirmation alludes to the idea when someone refuses to take oath
20 Oct 2024 17:33: An oath? I DONT KNOW
20 Oct 2024 17:36: Not sure in legal terms- is it agreeing to a statement that has been put forward from the opposing side in court ?
20 Oct 2024 17:37: Agreeing with something that had been said
20 Oct 2024 18:03: Confirming that something is correct
20 Oct 2024 18:42: Sworn wording
20 Oct 2024 20:02: Giving positive support to another person’s belief that their actions where legal or moral, which may or may not be offered with good intentions. Purposefully upholding a belief by another person whether knowing such a belief is known to be correct or incorrect.
20 Oct 2024 20:17: It’s correct, confirming the statement is true
20 Oct 2024 20:21: Emotional support
20 Oct 2024 20:33: A declaration of mutual agreement or an actual fact
20 Oct 2024 20:45: Being truthful/confirming
20 Oct 2024 21:03: A reassurance.
20 Oct 2024 21:16: Agreeing to something Supporting something Oath in court
20 Oct 2024 21:50: It means to agree with something, to say it is correct. I'm not sure of how it is used in a legal setting
20 Oct 2024 23:00: Keeps justice to the people
21 Oct 2024 03:21: I have no clue
21 Oct 2024 11:20: A positive confirmation
21 Oct 2024 11:53: Something that is positively confirmed or true.
21 Oct 2024 12:18: Affirmation in a religious contexts means committing yourself to a religion. Going of this, I’d assume affirmation is maybe committing yourself to your stance of being guilty or not guilty.
21 Oct 2024 13:02: An accusation against someone that has no defence.
21 Oct 2024 13:57: An oath taken to follow the rules of the law
21 Oct 2024 14:16: Affirmation means a positive statement or action that confirms something is true or valid.
21 Oct 2024 14:17: To be accurate (affirm) possibly in what you say?
21 Oct 2024 14:32: Non- religious oath in court that the evidence you present is true
21 Oct 2024 14:34: something that is true or simply exists.
21 Oct 2024 14:39: To have something that is certain or definite
21 Oct 2024 14:43: To check if something it true or not
21 Oct 2024 15:13: a statement that is declared to be tru
21 Oct 2024 15:52: Confirmation of a thought. The belief that something is true through reinforcing existing ideas and repeating them consistently. Words of affirmation comes to mind.
21 Oct 2024 16:32: This is to do with taking an oath at a criminal trial
21 Oct 2024 16:43: Agreeing and reassuring
21 Oct 2024 16:55: A statement that could be used to make someone feel better about something they have done, wether correct or incorrect.
21 Oct 2024 17:46: To agree or confirm something
21 Oct 2024 19:09: This is where you show something is right or correct. You affirm the truth by showing it to be the right thing or by saying yes to a statement.
21 Oct 2024 19:48: Giving a statement
21 Oct 2024 21:39: A legal process confirming someone’s identity.
21 Oct 2024 21:43: A Statement given.
21 Oct 2024 21:58: Affirmation means a conformation of something. It is a way for affirming a piece of information or statement
21 Oct 2024 22:55: When they take the time to confirm the details of a court case
21 Oct 2024 23:20: The process of affirming something
21 Oct 2024 23:24: The process of affirming something
22 Oct 2024 08:51: I believe this is the same as confirming.
22 Oct 2024 10:17: Confirmation that something is correct
22 Oct 2024 10:25: Confirmation something is true
22 Oct 2024 10:34: Proof/evidence of a theory that has been suggested
22 Oct 2024 11:02: Swearing to your side of a story/evidence.
22 Oct 2024 11:58: Similar to a plea?
22 Oct 2024 12:23: An act of reinforcing a position or argument previously submitted
22 Oct 2024 13:12: Confirming a statement or fact is correct
22 Oct 2024 13:38: Making sure something is correct
22 Oct 2024 15:03: Confirmation of my belief/opinion. Somebody confirms that they agree with my belief or opinion.
22 Oct 2024 15:42: Agreeing to something
22 Oct 2024 15:42: Agreeing to something
22 Oct 2024 15:46: Explaining something is correct
22 Oct 2024 15:52: Standing in front of a judge and making an oath in the court of law
22 Oct 2024 17:09: Something you do to manifest
22 Oct 2024 17:10: A statement, something positive
22 Oct 2024 17:21: Affirmation is like supporting. You can affirm evidence or affirm a person i think
22 Oct 2024 17:26: Something that is affirmative, an affirmation is something that's definite.
22 Oct 2024 17:37: I would ask what would they need me to do. And depending on that answer I would try and help them as much as I could.
22 Oct 2024 17:39: Confirming a previous statement or version of events.
22 Oct 2024 17:51: the confirming of something by someone, a sense of reliability.
22 Oct 2024 18:10: Saying that you know something to be true
22 Oct 2024 18:39: No idea
22 Oct 2024 18:46: Confirmation
22 Oct 2024 18:49: A confidence in a particular statement.
22 Oct 2024 18:56: An affirmation is something that you believe to be true.
22 Oct 2024 18:57: Again I’m not really sure what this word means so I would have to check it up
22 Oct 2024 19:11: Similar to a confirmation. To assert something
22 Oct 2024 19:11: Similar to confirmation. Reassuring someone with words or actions
22 Oct 2024 19:38: I think affirmation means to confirm something positively.
22 Oct 2024 19:49: I’m not sure what this means without checking
22 Oct 2024 19:58: To state that something is true
22 Oct 2024 20:06: An affirmation to me is something that is happening, or is being done, it’s affirmative so it’s true.
22 Oct 2024 20:17: A promise to only be truthful and give proper evidence in court.
22 Oct 2024 20:19: A statement confirming that what I say is true to the best of my knowledge.
22 Oct 2024 20:23: If you believe something then affirmation is something that happens to back up what you believe.
22 Oct 2024 20:33: Affirmation means yes you agree with something or someone
22 Oct 2024 20:34: Having something who knows the person confirm Thier hood traits
22 Oct 2024 20:55: Someone who gives information
22 Oct 2024 21:04: correctly state something
22 Oct 2024 21:15: A statement given of a defendant’s version of the facts
22 Oct 2024 21:41: To confirm something
22 Oct 2024 22:06: Saying something and asserting it as true
22 Oct 2024 22:10: I do not know
22 Oct 2024 22:19: When you someone confirms something.
22 Oct 2024 22:22: A true or positive thought. For example giving someone a positive affirmation could include “you are loved”.
22 Oct 2024 22:31: Statement of truth
22 Oct 2024 23:10: Confirming that something is true
22 Oct 2024 23:10: This word means Reassurance to me
22 Oct 2024 23:19: Confirmation of what’s happened
22 Oct 2024 23:51: Not a clue
23 Oct 2024 00:04: I’m not sure!
23 Oct 2024 00:55: I think affirmation is a belief (or maybe fact) that is stated as true even if it may not be.
23 Oct 2024 02:00: Confirming or insisting something to be true
23 Oct 2024 08:05: Make a strong declaration
23 Oct 2024 08:36: Some sort of plea or promise
23 Oct 2024 08:48: To confirm your understanding of the situation.
23 Oct 2024 10:47: confirming something is true
23 Oct 2024 10:54: Making sure that something is true or real.
23 Oct 2024 11:08: Whether or not something is true
23 Oct 2024 11:09: Confirming something once it has been said to check that is truthful.
23 Oct 2024 11:24: approval that something is correct
23 Oct 2024 11:28: An affirmation is the alternative to swearing a religious oath.
23 Oct 2024 11:41: Used to State that something is true and real
23 Oct 2024 12:31: To keep persistently goign for the same idea/ goal/ topic with confidence
23 Oct 2024 17:28: I belief system carried out by a party who believes they have the legal right to do something. Confirming that something is correct, or it it okay to do, or is true.
23 Oct 2024 19:06: To confirm, validate or encourage something, may be in relation to an idea or belief
23 Oct 2024 19:09: But it is to confirm a response to a question as part of an interview under cautioun or a decision given to the court such as a plea of guilty or not guilty.
23 Oct 2024 19:45: This means confirmation of a fact by evidence or another persons word.
23 Oct 2024 20:05: To check that something someone said or did was actually what they said or did and they’re not lying.
23 Oct 2024 22:11: Confirming something
23 Oct 2024 23:13: I think Affirmation is a statement basically to the positive meaning (yes) ? Affirmative is another word for yes so maybe to cooperate positively
23 Oct 2024 23:51: A declaration of some sort
27 Oct 2024 11:39: Truth.
27 Oct 2024 11:44: Don't know
28 Oct 2024 15:43: I think the term affirmation, is when the person who is being questioned has to promise that they will tell the truth.
29 Oct 2024 14:47: To assure someone , or agree on something
5 Nov 2024 14:35: I do not know
5 Nov 2024 15:01: saying you’re telling the truth in court? or during questioning
5 Nov 2024 15:06: Something that isn’t confirmation but could be correct
6 Nov 2024 19:57: A good deed
6 Nov 2024 20:01: To be insupport of something to confirm it
8 Nov 2024 17:27: Having your emotions/ beliefs supported by another person.
9 Nov 2024 12:00: That somebody can confirm something positively and that is a strong reliable statement.
9 Nov 2024 13:46: This means that a person is confirming what they have said or written
9 Nov 2024 14:45: A statement which affirms something
9 Nov 2024 17:02: Validating what someone else has said.
9 Nov 2024 17:44: Agree about something
9 Nov 2024 18:30: Do not know
9 Nov 2024 23:41: Confirming that something is true or correct
12 Nov 2024 20:56: To affirm something.
13 Nov 2024 06:20: I don’t know
13 Nov 2024 16:37: No religious legal oath
13 Nov 2024 18:08: Confirmation of something given by an authority
13 Nov 2024 18:08: To guarantee, confirm, set in stone.
13 Nov 2024 18:14: Confirmation of something believed.
13 Nov 2024 18:16: Going to the court above to approve the sentence
13 Nov 2024 18:37: To agree that something is right
13 Nov 2024 18:43: Affirmation I believe is confirmation of the truth.
13 Nov 2024 19:44: A true statement
16 Nov 2024 12:25: Positive confirmation. Either agreeing or reinforcing something
17 Nov 2024 17:55: Confirming in writing what has been said
20 Nov 2024 14:23: Confirming an individual’s held thought, views or feelings
20 Nov 2024 14:51: A declaration of something you believe to be true, though I'm not confident what it means in a legal context.
20 Nov 2024 14:59: In this context just meaning reassurance? Knowing that even if they do something illegal or out of the law their other reasons justify it..
20 Nov 2024 15:42: understanding and agreeing with a statement made by them
20 Nov 2024 15:51: Official agreement with a given statement
20 Nov 2024 15:53: A statement designed to put forward a belief, usually positive in nature
20 Nov 2024 16:07: No idea
20 Nov 2024 17:13: To agree with a statement/opinion
20 Nov 2024 19:09: Making things more certain and positive
20 Nov 2024 20:23: I don’t know this in a Law context, but I believe it’s some form of positive statement

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