Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

court-upholds

Verb

/kɔrt ʌpˈhoʊldz/

Definition

To maintain or support a decision made by a lower court or authority, confirming its legitimacy.

Examples

The Supreme Court court-upholds the decision of the lower court regarding civil rights.
After a long appeal process, the appellate court court-upholds the original verdict.
In a landmark case, the court-upholds the principles of free speech.

Meaning

When a higher court agrees with the ruling of a lower court, it is said to uphold that ruling, ensuring that the decision stands as valid and enforceable.