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Webster 1913 Edition
Confirmation
Conˊfir-ma′tion
,Noun.
[F.
confirmation
, L. confirmatio
.] 1.
The act of confirming or strengthening; the act of establishing, ratifying, or sanctioning;
as, the
. confirmation
of an appointmentTheir blood is shed
In
In
confirmation
of the noblest claim. Cowper.
2.
That which confirms; that which gives new strength or assurance; as to a statement or belief; additional evidence; proof; convincing testimony.
Trifles light as air
Are to the jealous
As proofs of holy writ.
Are to the jealous
confirmations
strongAs proofs of holy writ.
Shakespeare
3.
(Eccl.)
A rite supplemental to baptism, by which a person is admitted, through the laying on of the hands of a bishop, to the full privileges of the church, as in the Roman Catholic, the Episcopal Church, etc.
This ordinance is called
confirmation
, because they who duly receive it are confirmed or strengthened for the fulfillment of their Christian duties, by the grace therein bestowed upon them. Hook.
4.
(Law)
A conveyance by which a voidable estate is made sure and not voidable, or by which a particular estate is increased; a contract, express or implied, by which a person makes that firm and binding which was before voidable.
– Con-firm′a-tive-ly
, adv.
Webster 1828 Edition
Confirmation
CONFIRMATION
, n.1.
The act of confirming or establishing; a fixing, settling, establishing or making more certain or firm; establishment.In the defense and confirmation of the gospel, ye are all partakers of my grace. Philippians 1.
2.
The act of ratifying; as the confirmation of a promise, covenant, or stipulation.3.
The act of giving new strength; as the confirmation of health.4.
The act of giving new evidence; as the confirmation of opinion or report.5.
That which confirms; that which gives new strength or assurance; additional evidence; proof; convincing testimony; as, this fact or this argument is a confirmation of what was before alleged.6.
In law, an assurance of title, by the conveyance of an estate or right in esse, from one man to another, by which a voidable estate is made sure or unavoidable, or a particular estate is increased, or a possession made perfect.7.
In church affairs, the act of ratifying the election of an archbishop or bishop, by the king, or by persons of his appointment.8.
The act or ceremony of laying on of hands, in the admission of baptized person to the enjoyment of Christian privileges. The person to be confirmed brings his godfather and godmother, and takes upon himself the baptismal vows. This is practiced in the Greek, Roman, and Episcopal churches.Definition 2024
confirmation
confirmation
See also: confirmâtion
English
Noun
confirmation (plural confirmations)
- An official indicator that things will happen as planned
- A verification that something has happened
- A ceremony of sealing and conscious acknowledgement of the faith in many Christian churches, typically around the ages of 14 to 18; considered a sacrament in some churches, including Catholicism, but not in most Protestant churches
- 1977, Billy Joel (music), “Only the Good Die Young”, in The Stranger:
- You got a nice white dress / and a party on your confirmation. / You've got a brand new soul, / mm, and a cross of gold.
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verification
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Christian ceremony or sacrament
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