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Antonyms for confirmation


Grammar : Noun
Spell : kon-fer-mey-shuh n
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkɒn fərˈmeɪ ʃən



Definition of confirmation

Origin :
  • c.1300, confyrmacyoun, the Church rite, from Old French confirmacion (13c.) "strengthening, confirmation; proof; ratification," from Latin confirmationem (nominative confirmatio) "a securing, establishing; an assurance, encouragement," noun of action from confirmare (see confirm). As a legal action, "verification, proof," from late 14c.; as "action of making sure," from late 15c.
  • noun ratification, validation, proof
Example sentences :
  • But what is to guide the child before its first confirmation?
  • Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw
  • For the cross, if you wish to define it, is the confirmation of victory.
  • Extract from : « The Non-Christian Cross » by John Denham Parsons
  • Instances are occurring every day in confirmation of what I here advance.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part IV] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • I could cite many instances in confirmation of what I here advance.
  • Extract from : « A Theological-Political Treatise [Part IV] » by Benedict of Spinoza
  • From Maltravers himself he heard the confirmation of the news.
  • Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • He had seen me quit thy roof—he needed no other confirmation of the tale.
  • Extract from : « Calderon The Courtier » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • She waited for a confirmation of this bold statement, but Christian was not listening.
  • Extract from : « The Slave Of The Lamp » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • My confirmation took place with the same pompous ceremonial.
  • Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
  • Billy asked for confirmation of his opinions merely as a matter of form.
  • Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • The confirmation of the Pope's election remained with the emperor.
  • Extract from : « The Formation of Christendom, Volume VI » by Thomas W. (Thomas William) Allies

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