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.
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