affirmation Copy link Outline I. The act of affirming, affirmātĭoII. What is affirmedIII. Confirmation, establishment, q. v.IV. Legal t. t. • affirmation: I. The act of affirming, affirmātĭo: an oath is a solemn a., jusjurandum est a. religiosa, Cic.: an a. that we will accomplish what we say, a. effecturos nos quod dicimus, Quint. II. What is affirmed: v. assertion. III. Confirmation, establishment, q. v. IV. Legal t. t.: testimonium absque jurejurando.