Preserved
/prɪˈzɜːrvd/
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- (adj.) Maintained in an unchanged or protected state, often referring to rights, evidence, or conditions retained for legal effect.
The defendant's right to a fair trial was preserved throughout the proceedings.
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Used primarily to describe rights, evidence, or conditions that remain intact or protected during legal processes.
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