re·af·fir·ma·tion
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plural reaffirmations
Definition of reaffirmation
: 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 …— Sean Sullivan
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“Reaffirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reaffirmation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2021.
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The first known use of reaffirmation was in 1753
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