Uphold
up·hold
/ˌəpˈhōld/
verb
When the appellate court agrees with the decision made by a lower court and allows it to stand.
The prosecutor wondered if the appellate court would uphold his claim for damages.
Synonyms:confirm, endorse, sustain, approve, agree to, support champion, defend
* These terms are general in nature and should not be relied upon as legal advice. Different states may define terms differently. These terms are not designed to be legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Always seek advice from an attorney licensed in your state who is familiar with how your jurisdiction defines key legal terms that are important in your particular matter.
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