ALL meanings of affirming
af·firm
A a - verb with object affirming to state or assert positively; maintain as true: to affirm one's loyalty to one's country; He affirmed that all was well. 1
- verb with object affirming to confirm or ratify: The appellate court affirmed the judgment of the lower court. 1
- verb with object affirming to assert solemnly: He affirmed his innocence. 1
- verb with object affirming to express agreement with or commitment to; uphold; support: to affirm human rights. 1
- verb without object affirming Law. to state something solemnly before a court or magistrate, but without oath. to ratify and accept a voidable transaction. (of an appellate court) to determine that the action of the lower court shall stand. 1
- noun affirming Present participle of affirm. 1