Affirm
/əˈfɜːrm/
Definitions
- (v.) To formally declare or state something to be true, especially in a legal context.
The appellate court affirmed the lower court's decision.
- (v.) To uphold or support a judgment or decision on appeal without modification.
The supreme court affirmed the conviction after review.
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- affirms
- affirmed
- affirming
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'affirm' specifically denotes upholding a prior judgment, contrasting with 'reverse' or 'remand.'
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