Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

affirmance

noun

/əˈfɜːrməns/

Definition

The act of affirming or confirming something, particularly in a legal context.

Examples

The court’s affirmance of the lower court’s decision was welcomed by the plaintiff.
After much deliberation, the jury delivered an affirmance of the verdict.
His affirmance of her feelings helped strengthen their relationship.

Meaning

Affirmance refers to the decision to uphold or support a previous judgment or decision, indicating that the original ruling remains valid and will not be overturned.