affirm
Cross references: 1. assert af.firm \*-'f*rm\ \*-'f*r-m*-b*l\ \*-'f*r-m*n(t)s\ vb [ME affermen, fr. MF afermer, fr. L affirmare, fr. ad-]+ firmare to make firm, fr. firmus firm - more at FIRM 1a: VALIDATE, CONFIRM 1b: to assert as valid or confirmed 1: to testify or declare by affirmation 2: to uphold a judgment or decree of a lower court - af.firm.able aj