Firmly
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
A statement that an affiant "firmly believes" the contents of the affidavit imports a strong or high degree of belief, and is equivalent to saying that he "verily" believes it.
Bradley v. Eccles, 1 Browne (Pa.) 258; Thompson v. White, 4 Serg. & In (Pa.) 137.
The operative words in a bond or recognizance, that the obligor Is held and "firmly bound," are equivalent to an acknowledgment of indebtedness and promise to pay.
Shattuck v. Pcople, 5 111. 477.