y án
[ʔi˧˧ ʔaːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to uphold a sentence or verdict (of an appellate court, to maintain the decision of a lower court)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tòa phúc thẩm tuyên y án sơ thẩm.The appellate court ruled to uphold the first-instance sentence.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “y án” mean?
(verb) to uphold a sentence or verdict (of an appellate court, to maintain the decision of a lower court)
Is “y án” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.