Affirmance

Pronunciation: /əˈfɜrməns/

Definitions of affirmance

noun a formal declaration by a higher court that a decision made by a lower court was correct

Example Sentences

A1 The court's affirmance of the lower court's decision was expected.

A2 The affirmance of the contract by both parties solidified their agreement.

B1 The affirmance of her beliefs by her peers gave her confidence.

B2 The Supreme Court's affirmance of the ruling set a precedent for future cases.

C1 The affirmance of the company's policies by the board of directors was crucial for its success.

C2 The legal team's affirmance of the evidence presented in court helped secure a favorable verdict.

Examples of affirmance in a Sentence

formal The court's affirmance of the lower court's decision solidified the legal precedent.

informal The judge's affirmance means the ruling stands as is.

slang The affirmance was a slam dunk for the defendant.

figurative Her affirmance of his actions showed her unwavering support.

Grammatical Forms of affirmance

• past tense: affirmed
• plural: affirmances
• comparative: more affirming
• superlative: most affirming
• present tense: affirms
• future tense: will affirm
• perfect tense: have affirmed
• continuous tense: is affirming
• singular: affirmance
• positive degree: affirming
• infinitive: to affirm
• gerund: affirming
• participle: affirmed

Origin and Evolution of affirmance

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'affirmance' originated from the Latin word 'affirmare', meaning to assert or confirm.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'affirmance' has come to be used specifically in legal contexts to refer to the act of upholding a decision on appeal or confirming a lower court's ruling.