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to uphold
01
mantener, defender
to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last
Transitive: to uphold a value or principle
Example
The community members uphold the tradition of holding a yearly charity event to support local causes.
Los miembros de la comunidad mantienen la tradición de realizar un evento benéfico anual para apoyar causas locales.
The organization upholds its commitment to environmental sustainability.
La organización defiende su compromiso con la sostenibilidad ambiental.
02
conservar
(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct
Transitive: to uphold a decision
Example
The Supreme Court decided to uphold the lower court's ruling, affirming the original verdict.
La Corte Suprema decidió ratificar la sentencia del tribunal inferior, confirmando el veredicto original.
The appeals court upheld the conviction, stating that the trial had been conducted fairly.
El tribunal de apelación ratificó la condena, afirmando que el juicio se había llevado a cabo de manera justa.
03
sostener, defender
to defend or support something, especially when it is being challenged or opposed
Transitive: to uphold a right or stance
Example
The lawyer upheld her client ’s innocence in court.
La abogada defendió la inocencia de su cliente en el tribunal.
The community upheld their rights despite the opposition.
La comunidad defendió sus derechos a pesar de la oposición.
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