1. the act of affirming or confirming something
Usage: formal
2. an upholding or confirmation of a lower court’s decision by a higher court
Usage: legal

Examples

• The committee’s affirmance of the proposal was unanimous.
• The Supreme Court’s affirmance of the lower court ruling settled the matter.
• His affirmance of the company’s values impressed the board.
• The appellate court issued an affirmance without opinion.
• The witness gave her affirmance that the testimony was accurate.
• The treaty required formal affirmance by both nations.