[v] Affirm meaning (uphold decision) with 5 examples
Affirm (2)
/əˈfɝm/
(uphold decision)
To confirm or uphold a decision, especially in a legal context.
Example sentences:
The court affirmed the previous ruling.
The appellate judge affirmed the lower court's decision.
The board affirmed the company's policy changes.
The committee affirmed the candidate's nomination.
The higher authority affirmed the regulations set by the agency.
Common usage tip(s):
"Affirm" is often used in legal contexts to indicate that a higher court agrees with a lower court's decision.
It can also mean to support or uphold policies or decisions in official settings.