Affirming
/əˈfɜːrmɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (part.)) Making a judicial decision that upholds or confirms a lower court's ruling.
The appellate court is affirming the trial court’s judgment on all counts.
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- affirm
- affirms
- affirmed
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Commentary
Used in appellate contexts to indicate confirmation of a prior decision, often contrasted with reversal or remand.
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