Affirmation
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
In practice
A solemn declaration made before a court, judge, or other authorized officer; an indulgence allowed by law to persons professing to have conscientious scruples against taking an oath, who, in cases where an oath is required from others, may make a solemn affirmation or declaration that what they say is true.* Tomlins.
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