Sustaining
/ˈsʌs.teɪ.nɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) To uphold or maintain a ruling, decision, or objection in a legal proceeding.
The judge is sustaining the objection to the evidence as inadmissible.
Forms
- sustain
- sustains
- sustained
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Commentary
Commonly used during courtroom objections when a judge agrees to disallow a question or evidence.
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