AFFIRM

To make firm; to confirm, or ratify; esp. (Law),

to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order, brought before an appelate court for review.

To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver; to maintain as true; -- opposed to deny. Jesus, . . . whom Paul affirmed to be alive. Acts xxv. 19.

To declare, as a fact, solemnly, under judicial sanction. See Affirmation, 4.

To declare or assert positively. Not that I so affirm, though so it seem To thee, who hast thy dwelling here on earth. Milton.

To make a solemn declaration, before an authorized magistrate or tribunal, under the penalties of perjury; to testify by affirmation.