Jōshin (上申): speaking upward. The Daijisen dictionary defines it as stating an opinion to those above.
Ukagai o tateru (伺いを立てる): to put up an inquiry. To ask a superior for a decision, instructions or an opinion.
Jōi katatsu (上意下達): the will of those above reaches those below. The orders and intentions of superiors are passed down. Its counterpart is kai jōtatsu (下意上達), the feelings and opinions of those below reach those above.