Upheld refers to a decision made by a higher court that supports or confirms the ruling of a lower court.
Related terms
Overturn: Overturn means to reverse or change a previous court decision through an appeal or review process.
Precedent: Precedent refers to legal decisions that set guidelines for future cases with similar issues, often used to support or challenge whether an earlier ruling should be upheld.
Judicial review: Judicial review is the power of courts to determine if laws or government actions are constitutional and should be upheld.