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Uphold meaning
To hold up; to lift on high; to elevate. | To keep erect; to support; to sustain; to keep from falling | To support by approval or encouragement; to vindicate; to confirm (something which has been questioned)
Example sentences (20)
Failing to uphold standards Such a code of conduct can, in the real world, be difficult to uphold consistently.
Their role instead was to uphold and clarify previous custom and to assure his subjects that he would uphold their ancient privileges, laws, and customs.
A democratic system benefits from a clear separation of military and civilian roles to uphold the balance of power.
A key part of the coronation ceremony will be King Charles III’s oath to uphold the Protestant faith.
All Missouri judges are sworn to uphold the same principles, to treat everyone with fairness and respect, and to do our very best to make decisions based on the law and the facts of the cases before us.
Although Herring has recently retired, his company continues to uphold the direct-to-farmer model he established, allowing not only for affordable and quality products but also for service, research and development.
And Major League Baseball cited the Cubs for “failure to properly wrap and spool the tarp after its last use” in its press release announcing the decision to uphold the Giants’ protest, which led to the resumption of the game.
Any organization or leader claiming to uphold truth and reconciliation must denounce any “infringements,” the statement adds.
Are they doing anything to defend and uphold a culture that disapproves of theft?
As a Loyola alumnus, you have a special responsibility to uphold our Jesuit values in spirit and in practice.
Beath showed the Wanderers man a straight red, then reviewed the decision on VAR before opting to uphold his own decision.
By investing in firms that uphold high governance standards, investors reduce the risk of backing companies engaging in fraud, corruption, or unethical behaviour.
By Nick Savvides (The Loadstar) – A US Federal Maritime Commission small claims officer’s (SCO) decision to uphold trucker TCW Inc’s complaint over detention and demurrage (D&D) charges by Taiwan carrier.
Cookies to eat, milk to drink — an entire myth to uphold.
Delisting from NYSE will most likely reduce Aluminum Corporation Of China's interest to uphold high standards of reporting to its shareholders.
Despite the shame and negative attention the BVI endured in the wake of the arrest of former premier Andrew Fahie, the territory must do all it can to uphold its reputation as a top financial services jurisdiction.
During such times, it is important and incumbent on the society to uphold the respect, privacy and dignity of the family while empathising with them in their moment of grief,” it wrote.
Ervin wrote that “the only sure antidote” is to elect leaders who understand the principles of our government and display the intellectual and moral integrity to uphold them.
Establishing the National Electoral Offences Commission is a testament to our collective resolve to uphold electoral integrity.
Even if the approach of the private corporations is justified on the grounds of their profit motive, the government is Constitutionally obliged to uphold the rights and welfare of citizens in formulating the law and implementing it.