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affeerment

|af-feer-ment|

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/əˈfɪrmənt/

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/əˈfɪəmənt/

value confirmation

Etymology
Etymology Information

'affeerment' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'afeurement,' where 'afeurer' meant 'to fix the price or value.'

Historical Evolution

'afeurement' transformed into the Middle English word 'affeerment,' and eventually became the modern English word 'affeerment.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to fix the price or value,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'confirming or establishing the value of something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of confirming or establishing the value of something, especially in a legal context.

The affeerment of the property value was necessary for the legal proceedings.

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Last updated: 2025/05/22 18:36