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Disambiguate sustain (#762)
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Use "uphold" to describe what the Council does when it agrees with an
FO, to distinguish with "sustain" as used in the definition of dissent.

See #746
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Otherwise,
after sufficient deliberation,
the [=W3C Council=] decides whether to
<dfn>sustain</dfn> or <dfn>overrule</dfn> the objection.
<dfn lt="uphold | upholds | upheld | upholding">uphold</dfn> or <dfn>overrule</dfn> the objection.
The [=W3C Council=] <em class=rfc2119>may</em> [=overrule=] the [=Formal Objection=]
even if it agrees with some of the supportive arguments.

<p id=fo-mitigations>
When [=sustaining=] an objection,
When [=upholding=] an objection,
it <em class=rfc2199>should</em> recommend a way forward.
If the overturned decision has already had consequences
(e.g., if the objection concerns material already in a published document)
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A [=Council=] terminates by issuing a <dfn export>Council Report</dfn>,
which:
* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> state whether the Council [=sustains=] or [=overrules=] the objection(s).
* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> state whether the Council [=upholds=] or [=overrules=] the objection(s).
* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> provide a rationale supporting the decision,
which <em class=rfc2119>should</em> address each argument raised in the Formal Objection(s).
* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> include any recommendation decided by the [=Council=].
* if the [=Formal Objection=] has been sustained, <em class=rfc2119>should</em> include any suggested <a href="#fo-mitigations">mitigations</a>.
* if the [=Formal Objection=] has been upheld, <em class=rfc2119>should</em> include any suggested <a href="#fo-mitigations">mitigations</a>.
* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> include the [=Minority Opinion=](s), if any.
* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> report the names of those who were [=dismissed=] or [=renounced=] their seat as well as those who were qualified to serve.
* <em class=rfc2119>must</em> report the names of the individuals who participated in the final decision.
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whether there were any [=Formal Objections=],
with attention to <a href="#confidentiality-change">changing the confidentiality level</a> of the [=Formal Objections=].

If there were [=Formal Objections=], at least some of which were sustained,
If there were [=Formal Objections=], at least some of which were [=upheld=],
or if there is not [=consensus=] because of insufficient support,
[=W3C Decision=] <em class=rfc2119>must</em> be one of:

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[=Team=] verification (a [=Team decision=])
<em class=rfc2119>must</em> be withheld if any Process requirements are not met
or if there remain any unresolved Formal Objections
(including any [=sustained=] by a [=Council=] but not yet [=fully addressed=]),
(including any [=upheld=] by a [=Council=] but not yet [=fully addressed=]),
or if the document does not adequately reflect all relevant decisions of the [=W3C Council=] (or its delegates).
If the [=Team=] rejects a [=Transition Request=]
it <em class=rfc2119>must</em> indicate its rationale
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[=Team=] verification (a [=Team decision=]),
<em>should</em> be withheld if any Process requirements are not met,
and <em class=rfc2119>may</em> be withheld in consideration of unresolved Formal Objections
(including any [=sustained=] by a [=Council=] but not yet [=fully addressed=])
(including any [=upheld=] by a [=Council=] but not yet [=fully addressed=])
or if the document does not adequately reflect all relevant decisions of the [=W3C Council=] (or its delegates).
If the [=Team=] rejects an [=Update Request=],
it must indicate its rationale to the [=Working Group=].
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