A higher court of law overruled a lower court and set the accused person free.

上级法否决了下级法判决,把被告释放了。

The high court judge quashed the decision of the lower court.

高等法法官撤销了下级法裁决。

I know one investment banking boss who penalises underlings for lobbying crassly.

我认识一位投行老惩罚那些过分游说下级。

The judge upheld the lower court's decision.

法官维持下级法判决。