affirmed Definition
- 1state as a fact; assert strongly and publicly
- 2declare one's support for; uphold or defend
- 3make a formal declaration rather than taking an oath (in a court of law)
Using affirmed: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "affirmed" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She affirmed her innocence in the crime.
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The court affirmed the lower court's decision.
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He affirmed his commitment to the cause.
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The witness affirmed that she saw the defendant at the scene of the crime.
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In some states, witnesses can affirm rather than swear an oath in court.
affirmed Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with affirmed
a policy designed to redress past discrimination against women and minority groups through measures to improve their economic and educational opportunities
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The university has implemented affirmative action policies to increase diversity among its student body.
a sentence that affirms or asserts something
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An example of an affirmative sentence is 'I am going to the store.'
a legal defense in which the defendant admits to committing the act in question but argues that it was justified or excusable under the circumstances
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The defendant used an affirmative defense, claiming that he acted in self-defense.
Origins of affirmed
from Latin 'affirmare', from 'ad-' (expressing addition) + 'firmare' (strengthen)
Summary: affirmed in Brief
'Affirmed' [əˈfɜːmd] is a verb that means to state as a fact or declare support for something. It can be used in legal contexts to make a formal declaration. Synonyms include 'assert,' 'declare,' and 'maintain.' Examples of usage include 'She affirmed her innocence in the crime' and 'The court affirmed the lower court's decision.'
