affirmance
Americannoun
Other Word Forms
- nonaffirmance noun
Etymology
Origin of affirmance
1350–1400; Middle English affermance < Middle French; see affirm, -ance
Example Sentences
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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 • Feb. 8, 2024
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 • Dec. 27, 2022
The 9th Circuit’s sole affirmance came in a significant case.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 13, 2021
In a statement that fall, he wrote that no rule of judicial ethics prohibited staying on the case and that a 4-to-4 deadlock resulting in an automatic affirmance was undesirable.
From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2010
The General paused for the effect, solemnly nodding his head at his astounded auditors in affirmance.
From True Stories of Crime From the District Attorney's Office by Train, Arthur Cheney
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