Notary Term
Affirmation
A solemn declaration made by a person who declines to take an oath for religious or ethical reasons; it has the same legal effect as an oath.
Detailed Explanation
A person may choose an affirmation instead of an oath if they have religious or conscientious objections to swearing to a supreme being.
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