n. [ Cf. OF. afermance. ] 1. Confirmation; ratification; confirmation of a voidable act. [ 1913 Webster ]
This statute . . . in affirmance of the common law. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. A strong declaration; affirmation. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. 1. The act of disaffirming; denial; negation. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) Overthrow or annulment by the decision of a superior tribunal; as, disaffirmance of judgment. [ 1913 Webster ]
{ } n. A second affirmation. [ 1913 Webster ]