Informal term for the Senate giving "Advice and Consent" to a presidential nomination for an executive or judicial position.
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'''Confirmation''' is an informal term for the Senate giving "Advice and Consent" to a presidential nomination for an executive or judicial position.
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'''Confirmation''' is also a [[Christian]] religious ceremony where a person learns the doctrines of his church and makes a mature decision into the faith. This usually takes place before adulthood.