Answer: affirming

AnswerCrossword Clue
affirmingstate positively he affirmed his innocence
affirmingtestify or declare by affirmation as distinguished from swearing an oath
affirminguphold a judgment or decree of a lower court
affirmingAFFIRM, to state positively
affirmingvalidate confirm
affirmingexpress dedication to affirm life
affirmingassert (as a judgment or decree) as valid or confirmed