sustained decision

[/səˈsteɪnd dɪˈsɪʒən/]
nounpl: sustained decisions
decisão sustentada
1. A decision that is maintained, upheld, or confirmed over time; a ruling or judgment that remains in effect and is not overturned or reversed
The court's sustained decision on the environmental case set a precedent for future litigation.
A decisão sustentada do tribunal sobre o caso ambiental estabeleceu um precedente para futuros litígios.
2. A decision that continues to be valid and applicable despite challenges, appeals, or changing circumstances
The company maintained its sustained decision to invest in renewable energy despite market fluctuations.
A empresa manteve sua decisão sustentada de investir em energia renovável apesar das flutuações do mercado.
3. In legal contexts, a decision by a court that affirms or upholds a lower court's ruling
The appeals court issued a sustained decision, confirming the original verdict.
O tribunal de apelações emitiu uma decisão sustentada, confirmando o veredito original.
This term is predominantly used in legal, judicial, and formal administrative contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian legal proceedings, 'decisão sustentada' carries significant weight, particularly in appellate decisions and constitutional matters. The phrase reflects the importance of judicial consistency and the rule of law in both cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
upheld decisionconfirmed decisionaffirmed decisionmaintained decisionstanding decision
Antonyms / Antônimos
overturned decisionreversed decisiondismissed decisionvacated decision

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
decisão sustentada
Most common formal usage in legal and administrative contexts
Portugal
decisão mantida
Preferred term in Portuguese legal system; also 'decisão confirmada'
São Paulo
decisão sustentada
Widely used in corporate and legal environments
Rio de Janeiro
decisão sustentada
Standard usage in judicial and governmental contexts

Related Words

sustained rulingsustained judgmentdecision appeallegal precedentcourt ruling

Related Idioms & Phrases

a decision that stands the test of time
to uphold a decision
to affirm a decision
standing firm on a decision
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