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re·af·firm | \ (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfərm 
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\reaffirmed; reaffirming; reaffirms
Definition of reaffirm
: to affirm (something) again especially so as to strengthen or confirm
reaffirming the defendant's innocence reaffirm the validity of a debt a story that reaffirmed her belief in the goodness of humanity
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reaffirm
verbEnglish Language Learners Definition of reaffirm
: to formally state (something) again in order to emphasize that it is true
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reaffirm
transitive verbre·af·firm | \ ˌrē-ə-ˈfərm \
Legal Definition of reaffirm
1 : to affirm again
2 : to agree to the payment of (a dischargeable debt) with a creditor prior to the discharge of debts in bankruptcy
reaffirmed her debt in order to keep her car
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The first known use of reaffirm was in 1624
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