affirmation

nouns

a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something
is derived from
the act of affirming or asserting or stating something
is derived from
is derived from
(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)
domain category
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
"he lost his faith but not his morality"
is a type of (narrower)
a message that makes a pledge
a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand
is derived from
antonym
domain category
the collection of rules imposed by authority
"civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
is a type of (narrower)
(law) the determination by a court of competent jurisdiction on matters submitted to it