Affirmatory

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Giving affirmation; assertive; affirmative.

    "1855-1863, William Massey, A History of England During the Reign of George the Third The House being resolved into a committee to consider the state of the nation , Mr . Pitt moved three resolutions , the first , declaratory of the King's disability ; the second , affirmatory of the right and duty of both Houses to provide for the exercise of royal authority […]"

Adjective
  1. 1
    affirming or giving assent wordnet

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"1855-1863, William Massey, A History of England During the Reign of George the Third The House being resolved into a committee to consider the state of the nation , Mr . Pitt moved three resolutions , the first , declaratory of the King's disability ; the second , affirmatory of the right and duty of both Houses to provide for the exercise of royal authority […]"

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