AFFIRM

affirm, vb. 1. To confirm (a judgment) on appeal. • Sometimes the verb is used without a direct object (we affirm). The equivalent expression in British English is to deny the appeal. [Cases: Appeal and Error 1124–1145. C.J.S. Appeal and Error §§ 714, 745, 770, 814, 826, 864–868, 878–898.] 2. To solemnly declare rather than […]