upholds; upheld
-ˈhɛld 
; upholding
; upholding
1
: to support or defend (something, such as a law)
He took an oath to uphold the Constitution.
They have a responsibility to uphold the law.
2
: to judge (a legal decision) to be correct : to decide not to change (a verdict)
The Court of Appeals upheld his conviction.
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“Uphold.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/uphold. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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