The ruling affirmed a decision by a Federal district judge last December.

Yesterday's ruling affirmed some aspects of the lower court judgment.

"We believe the ruling clearly affirms that Apple's legal claims lack merit," the company said.

The ruling affirmed an earlier decision by a Federal district court in Arizona.

"The ruling affirms the power of the Legislature to speak for the people."

Several subsequent rulings have affirmed or narrowed this protection.

The ruling affirmed the power of Congress to enact programs that favor blacks and other minorities.

Yesterday's ruling affirms that this Constitutional safeguard stands as firm as ever.

The ruling affirmed a decision of the Illinois Supreme Court.

Today's ruling affirms Sony, but it also makes the situation more complex.