Meaning & use
uphold
To confirm, support, or maintain a decision, law, principle, or standard.
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The appeals court upheld the original ruling after a lengthy review.
Officers are expected to uphold the law fairly, regardless of who is involved.
A note on using this word
Uphold is especially common in legal contexts, describing a higher court's confirmation of a lower court's decision.
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