Definitions for "Affirmed"
In the practice of appellate courts, the word means that the decision of the trial court is correct.
Upheld, agreed with (e.g.,The Appellate Division affirmed the judgment of the District Court).
In the practice of the appellate courts, the decree or order is declared valid and will stand as rendered in the lower court.
Affirmed (February 21, 1975 – January 12, 2001) was an American thoroughbred race horse that won the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in 1978—only the 11th horse to ever accomplish the feat. As of 2006, he was the last horse to do so.