Rule 36

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Rule 36 is an often-used rule of procedure by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit to rule against an appellant affirming the decision below, without issuing an explanation. The entire appellate decision by the Federal Circuit under this rule is just one word: "Affirmed".