In a legal context, “affirmed” typically refers to the action taken by an appellate court when it upholds a lower court’s decision. When an appellate court affirms a decision, it means that the lower court’s ruling is upheld as valid and correct. This term is commonly used in the context of appeals, where the appellate court reviews the decisions made by lower courts to determine if any errors were made. If the appellate court finds no errors or issues with the lower court’s decision, it will affirm the decision, meaning that it remains in force and unchanged. Conversely, if the appellate court disagrees with the lower court’s decision, it may reverse or remand the decision for further proceedings. “Affirmed” serves as a legal confirmation that the lower court’s ruling has been upheld and remains binding.
In the practice of appellate courts, the word means that the decision of the trial court is correct.
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