reaffirmation
noun
re·af·fir·ma·tion
(ˌ)rē-ˌa-fər-ˈmā-shən 
plural reaffirmations
: a second or subsequent affirmation : the act of reaffirming something or the condition of being reaffirmed
a reaffirmation of the country's founding principles
Her announcement Friday served as a reaffirmation of her desire to continue in that instrumental role …—
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Have three response templates ready: factual correction for misinformation, values reaffirmation for criticism, and security protocol for threats.
—Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Attempts to restore Article I authorities in this fashion date back at least to a late-1990s reaffirmation effort known as the Congressional Responsibility Act.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The deal should also be seen as a reaffirmation of traditionally close Anglo-American relations.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 May 2025
This strong showing was complemented by 3M’s reaffirmation of its 2025 guidance, which was well-received by the market.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Gillian Oakenfull, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Attempts to restore Article I authorities in this fashion date back at least to a late-1990s reaffirmation effort known as the Congressional Responsibility Act.
—Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The deal should also be seen as a reaffirmation of traditionally close Anglo-American relations.
—The Editors, National Review, 10 May 2025
This strong showing was complemented by 3M’s reaffirmation of its 2025 guidance, which was well-received by the market.
—Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Reaffirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reaffirmation. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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