Upholds
/əpˈhoʊldz/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of uphold, meaning to confirm or maintain a decision, law, or principle in a legal context.
The court upholds the lower court's ruling.
Forms
- uphold
- upholding
- upheld
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Commentary
Used primarily in judicial decisions to indicate the confirmation of a prior ruling or legal principle; ensure clarity by referencing the base form for substantive meaning.
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