uphold
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Britannica Dictionary definition of UPHOLD
[+ object]
1
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to support or defend (something, such as a law)
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He took an oath to uphold the Constitution.
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They have a responsibility to uphold the law.
2
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to judge (a legal decision) to be correct
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to decide not to change (a verdict)
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The Court of Appeals upheld his conviction.
— upholder
noun, plural upholders [count]-
upholders of democracy
