Maintains
/mānˈtānz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of maintain, meaning to assert, uphold, or keep in good condition in a legal context.
The contract maintains the confidentiality of all shared information.
Forms
- maintain
- maintained
- maintaining
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Commentary
As an inflected form, 'maintains' directs to 'maintain' for the substantive legal meaning; often used to describe the act of asserting a claim or preserving rights.
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