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to uphold
01
soutenir, défendre
to support or defend something that is believed to be right so it continues to last
Transitive: to uphold a value or principle
Exemples
The community members uphold the tradition of holding a yearly charity event to support local causes.
Les membres de la communauté maintiennent la tradition d'organiser un événement caritatif annuel pour soutenir des causes locales.
The organization upholds its commitment to environmental sustainability.
L'organisation maintient son engagement envers la durabilité environnementale.
02
maintenir, soutenir
(particularly of a law court) to state that a previous decision is correct
Transitive: to uphold a decision
Exemples
The Supreme Court decided to uphold the lower court's ruling, affirming the original verdict.
La Cour suprême a décidé de maintenir la décision du tribunal inférieur, confirmant le verdict original.
The appeals court upheld the conviction, stating that the trial had been conducted fairly.
La cour d'appel a confirmé la condamnation, déclarant que le procès s'était déroulé équitablement.
03
défendre, soutenir
to defend or support something, especially when it is being challenged or opposed
Transitive: to uphold a right or stance
Exemples
The lawyer upheld her client ’s innocence in court.
L'avocat a défendu l'innocence de son client en cour.
The community upheld their rights despite the opposition.
La communauté a défendu leurs droits malgré l'opposition.
Arbre Lexical
uphold
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