affirmance

[ uh-fur-muhns ]

noun

1. affirmation.

Other Words From

• nonaf·firmance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of affirmance¹

1350–1400; Middle English affermance < Middle French; affirm, -ance

Example Sentences

As we argued earlier this week, the obvious next step will be to evince that same institutional humility with a summary affirmance of the U.S.

From Slate

An affirmance would not only be significant in its own right, but would also open the door to other litigation against statutes that prohibit gun ownership, especially those to do with violent offenses that aren’t at the felony level,” he said.

From Washington Times

In a 2-to-1 decision Tuesday, the 2nd Circuit said it was reversing its prior affirmance of the convictions after the U.S.

From Seattle Times

The 9th Circuit’s sole affirmance came in a significant case.

From Los Angeles Times

While a 4-to-4 decision does not reverse the lower court’s decision, it leaves that decision in force, serving as an affirmance of that decision.

From Washington Post