a judgment by a higher court that the judgment of a lower court was correct and should stand | loyalty or allegiance to a cause or a person |
a statement asserting the existence or the truth of something | a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny |
(religion) a solemn declaration that serves the same purpose as an oath (if an oath is objectionable to the person on religious or ethical grounds) | complete confidence in a person or plan etc |
the act of affirming or asserting or stating something | an institution to express belief in a divine power |