Legal English Dictionary
affirmation
nouna solemn declaration given in place of an oath (=a promise that that a person will tell the truth (especially in a court of law), especially one that makes reference to God or to a holy book) by a person who objects to taking an oath for reasons of conscienceAll state and federal officials must take an oath or affirmation to support the U.S. Constitution.
Synonyms and Other Spellings
- affirmation in law
