upheld ruling
[əpˈhɛld ˈruːlɪŋ]
verb phrase / noun phrasepl: upheld rulings
decisão mantida / sentença mantida / decisão confirmada
1. A legal decision or judgment that was confirmed or sustained by a higher court or authority, maintaining the original verdict
The appeals court upheld the ruling of the lower court regarding the contract dispute.
O tribunal de apelação manteve a decisão do tribunal inferior sobre a disputa contratual.
2. The act of confirming or validating a previous judgment or order in a legal proceeding
After years of litigation, the supreme court upheld the ruling that established new environmental regulations.
Após anos de litígio, a corte suprema confirmou a decisão que estabeleceu novas regulações ambientais.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, an 'upheld ruling' is a significant outcome in appellate proceedings. In Brazil, the 'Tribunal de Justiça' or superior courts may maintain ('manter') a lower court's decision, which is a crucial moment in litigation. This terminology is formal and used exclusively in legal contexts. In the USA, this is common language in the judicial system and legal media.
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