Sustained
/səˈsteɪnd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Upheld or supported, especially by a court ruling or judicial decision.
The judge sustained the objection raised by the attorney.
Forms
- sustains
- sustaining
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Commentary
Typically used in courtroom settings to indicate that a judge agrees with an objection or a procedural challenge.
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