AFFIRM
To ratify, establish, or reassert. To make a solemn and formal declaration, as a substitute for an oath, that the statements contained in an AFFIDAVIT are true or that a witness will tell the truth.
In the practice of appellate courts, to declare a
judgment, decree, or order valid and to concur in
its correctness so that it must stand as rendered in
the lower court. As a matter of PLEADING,to
allege or aver a matter of fact.
A judgment, decree, or order that is not
affirmed is either remanded (sent back to the
lower court with instructions to correct the
irregularities noted in the appellate opinion) or
reversed (changed by the appellate court so that the decision of the lower court is overturned).
