affirm. 1  to state something solemnly before a court or magistrate, but without oath. 2  to ratify and accept a voidable transaction. ( 3 of an appellate court) to determine that the action of the lower court shall stand.
Lupus Awareness Month: May. M ay is Lupus Awareness Month -- a time for everyone to come together to raise awareness of lupus, an unpredictable and sometimes fatal disease, and show support for the estimated 1.5 million Americans and at least five million people worldwide affected by the disease.
1 Mental Illness Awareness Week (first full week of October). 2  Bone and Joint Health National Awareness Week (12-20). 3  National Health Education Week (third full week of October). 4  International Infection Prevention Week (third full week of October).