Sustains
/səˈsteɪns/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of sustain.
The judge sustains the objection during the trial.
Forms
- sustain
- sustained
- sustaining
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'sustains' is commonly used to indicate that a judge has upheld an objection or ruling.
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