affirmance

noun

1. (uncountable)The act of affirming, affirmation
2. (countable)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.”

   “The District [of Columbia] authored an amicus brief on behalf of 18 states urging affirmance.”