Wasn't overruled (5)

I believe the answer is:

stood

(Other definitions for stood that I've seen before include "Was upstanding" , "Tolerated; stayed upright" , "Rose to one's feet" , "Remained upright" , "Paid" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today and the Newsday.com.

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