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affirmative (uh FUR muh tiv) (adjective)
1. A reference to confirming, or asserting, that something is true or correct: When little Jimmy asked if he could have another serving of ice cream, his mother made an affirmative answer of "yes".
2. Relating to indicating or giving assent or approval; a confirmation: The people made an affirmative vote for the new tax cut.
3. Descriptive of a positive or an optimistic attitude: Shirley had an affirmative outlook regarding her career as an actress.
2. Relating to indicating or giving assent or approval; a confirmation: The people made an affirmative vote for the new tax cut.
3. Descriptive of a positive or an optimistic attitude: Shirley had an affirmative outlook regarding her career as an actress.
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affirmative action
Action favoring those who tend to suffer from discrimination; especially, in relation to employment, politics, or education.
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affirmative yes
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affirmative registration
Action on the part of women to actively seek to be included on juries, which were formerly comprised exclusively of men.
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