**Affirm:** To affirm means to state something positively, with confidence and conviction, and often in a formal or solemn manner. It can also mean to validate or confirm something, or to express agreement or support for a particular idea or belief. Affirming often involves declaring one's beliefs, values, or intentions with clarity and emphasis. To affirm in the context of an [[Appellate Court]] means to [[Uphold]] or confirm a [[Lower Court]]'s decision. When an appellate court affirms a decision, it means that they have reviewed the case and determined that the decision made by the lower court was correct and should stand.