Difference between revisions of "Confirmation"
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*1 : an [[act]] or [[process]] of confirming: as a (1) : a [[Christian]] [[rite]] conferring the gift of the [[Holy Spirit]] and among Protestants full church membership (2) : a [[ceremony]] especially of Reform [[Judaism]] confirming youths in their [[faith]] | *1 : an [[act]] or [[process]] of confirming: as a (1) : a [[Christian]] [[rite]] conferring the gift of the [[Holy Spirit]] and among Protestants full church membership (2) : a [[ceremony]] especially of Reform [[Judaism]] confirming youths in their [[faith]] | ||
− | :b : the ratification of an [[executive]] act by a [ | + | :b : the ratification of an [[executive]] act by a [https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legislature legislative] body |
*2 a : confirming [[proof]] : corroboration | *2 a : confirming [[proof]] : corroboration | ||
:b : the [[process]] of supporting a [[statement]] by [[evidence]] | :b : the [[process]] of supporting a [[statement]] by [[evidence]] | ||
[[Category: General Reference]] | [[Category: General Reference]] |
Latest revision as of 23:45, 12 December 2020
- Date: 14th century
Definitions
- 1 : an act or process of confirming: as a (1) : a Christian rite conferring the gift of the Holy Spirit and among Protestants full church membership (2) : a ceremony especially of Reform Judaism confirming youths in their faith
- b : the ratification of an executive act by a legislative body
- 2 a : confirming proof : corroboration