affirmative

af*fir*ma*tive

adjective

{bc}asserting that the fact is so

affirmative

noun

{bc}an expression (such as the word {it}yes{/it}) of {a_link|affirmation} or assent

affirmative action

noun

{bc}the use of policies, legislation, programs, and procedures to improve the educational or employment opportunities of members of certain demographic groups (such as minority groups, women, and older people) as a remedy to the effects of long-standing discrimination against such groups