Word
upheld
Phoneticsup·held
US/əpˈhɛɫd/
UK/ʌphˈɛld/
Definition
v. to support a decision or a law that someone else has already made. It is often used when a higher court agrees with a lower court's choice.
v. to confirm or support a previous decision, especially a legal ruling or a principle. Often describes the action of a higher authority validating a contested judgment.
Examples
“The judge upheld the original decision in court today.”
“After reviewing the evidence, the committee upheld the suspension of the athlete for violating the rules.”
“The supreme court eventually upheld the lower court's ruling, establishing a significant legal precedent that would influence civil rights cases for decades to come.”
Examples
simple
“The judge upheld the original decision in court today.”
contextual
“After reviewing the evidence, the committee upheld the suspension of the athlete for violating the rules.”
complex
“The supreme court eventually upheld the lower court's ruling, establishing a significant legal precedent that would influence civil rights cases for decades to come.”
Usage
The past tense and past participle of 'uphold'. It is transitive and requires a direct object, usually a decision, law, or principle.
Real-World Examples
“The sentence for the man known as the "Butcher of Bosnia" was upheld on appeal by the UN court in 2021.” “This time, however, she fears her sentence could be upheld and she might be jailed.” Collocations
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