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(noun) a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand |
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Related Words: judgement, judgment, judicial decision |
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Antonyms: reversal |
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(noun) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds) |
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Related Words: commitment, dedication, profession |
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(noun) the act of affirming or asserting or stating something |
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Synonyms: assertion, statement |
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Related Words: say-so, speech act |
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(noun) a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something |
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Synonyms: avowal |
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Related Words: affirmative, assertion, asseveration, averment, professing, profession |
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