(v. t.) to assert or confirm, as a judgment, decree, or order,
brought before an appellate court for review.
(v. t.) To assert positively; to tell with confidence; to aver;
to maintain as true; -- opposed to deny.
(v. t.) To declare, as a fact, solemnly, under judicial
sanction. See Affirmation, 4.
(v. i.) To declare or assert positively.
(v. i.) To make a solemn declaration, before an authorized
magistrate or tribunal, under the penalties of perjury; to testify by
affirmation.