affirmation

transitive verb | \ ə-ˈfərm \ | af·firm

1. : to make a solemn declaration under the penalties of perjury in place of swearing an oath to which one conscientiously objects

   : to make a solemn declaration under the penalties of perjury in place of swearing an oath to which one conscientiously objects

2. : to uphold the judgment or actions of a lower court the appeals court affirmed

   : to uphold the judgment or actions of a lower court the appeals court affirmed