An appeal is affirmed when the appellate court has determined that the lower court's decision was correct and made without error. ... A modification consists of changes made to any part of the court's decision, and the decision is remanded when the case is sent back to lower courts to be reheard.

Does affirmed mean approved?

Order under appeal is affirmed. Generally, that means that the process is at an end. The Order under appeal is approved by the Appellate court, so the order stands as the final ruling.

What does it mean if a case is affirmed?

Affirmed - the judgment of the lower court is correct and should stand. Affirmed in part - a portion of the judgment of the lower court was affirmed. Dismissed - an order that disposes of the matter without a trial of the issues involved on their merits.