reaffirmation
Definition
Noun: A renewed or repeated affirmation; the act of stating something again positively and firmly to confirm its validity or one's belief in it.
Usage
"Reaffirmation" is used to describe the action of formally or emphatically confirming a previous statement, belief, commitment, or position. It often occurs in formal, legal, political, or personal contexts to remove doubt and reinforce a stance.
Examples
- The leader's speech was a reaffirmation of the country's commitment to peace.
- The court's ruling served as a reaffirmation of the fundamental rights outlined in the constitution.
- Their public apology was seen as a reaffirmation of the company's core values.
- The ceremony was a beautiful reaffirmation of their wedding vows.
Advanced Usage
- Legal Context: In law, a "reaffirmation agreement" is a formal contract where a debtor agrees to repay a debt that could have been discharged in bankruptcy.
- Example: He signed a reaffirmation agreement to keep his car.
- Formal Declarations: Used for official statements that reinforce policy or alliance.
- Example: The summit concluded with a joint reaffirmation of the treaty's principles.
Variants and Related Words
- Reaffirm (verb): To state again as a fact; to confirm the validity of.
- Example: The board moved to reaffirm its support for the policy.
- Affirmation (noun): The action or process of affirming something.
- Reconfirmation (noun): The act of confirming something again. (Note: Similar, but often used for practical arrangements like bookings, while "reaffirmation" carries a stronger sense of belief or principle.)
Synonyms
- Reconfirmation
- Reassertion
- Restatement
- Confirmation
- Ratification (especially for formal agreements)
Antonyms
- Renunciation
- Retraction
- Denial
- Repudiation
Related Phrases
- Reaffirmation of faith: A conscious, voluntary renewal of commitment to one's religious beliefs.
- Example: The baptism was a powerful reaffirmation of faith for the entire congregation.
- Reaffirmation of commitment: A repeated pledge to a cause, relationship, or goal.
- Example: The new project is a reaffirmation of our commitment to innovation.
Noun
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renewed affirmation
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