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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Affirmance \Af*firm"ance\, n. [Cf. OF. afermance.]
   1. Confirmation; ratification; confirmation of a voidable
      act.
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            This statute . . . in affirmance of the common law.
                                                  --Bacon.
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   2. A strong declaration; affirmation. --Cowper.
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