1. to support or maintain (a principle, law, or decision)
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘uphold’
2. to confirm or validate (a legal decision or ruling)
Usage: legal context

Examples

• The Supreme Court upholds the lower court’s decision.
• She always upholds her moral principles.
• The judge upholds the jury’s verdict.
• Our company upholds high standards of quality.
• The appeals court upholds the original ruling.
• He upholds his family’s traditions.
• The constitution upholds citizens’ rights.