affirmance means the act of affirming, affirmation. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 86 out of 100.
noun
- The act of affirming, affirmation
- A decision upholding the decision of a lower court or agency“Of these 248 appeals the Appellate Division reviewed 4, rendering 3 affirmances and 1 reversal, 75% affirmances, 25% reversals.”