"upheld" in the verb sense
1. continue, uphold, carry on, bear on, preserve
keep or maintain in unaltered condition cause to remain or last
"preserve the peace in the family"
"continue the family tradition"
"Carry on the old traditions"
2. uphold
stand up for stick up for of causes, principles, or ideals
3. uphold, maintain
support against an opponent
"The appellate court upheld the verdict"
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