That which is affirmed; a declaration that something is true.
A form of self-forced meditation or repetition; autosuggestion.
The solemn declaration made by Quakers and others incapable of taking an oath.
The act of contradicting something by making a contrary argument, or presenting contrary evidence.
A statement, designed to refute or negate specific arguments put forward by opponents.
A pleading by a defendant in reply to the evidence put forward by a plaintiff or the prosecution.