uphold the decision
phrase
of a court
: to agree with a decision made earlier by a lower court
The appeals court upheld the decision made by the trial court.
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“Uphold the decision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/uphold%20the%20decision. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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