uphold
Definitions
To maintain or support a custom, practice, or principle in the face of opposition.
To confirm or sustain a decision or judgment, typically in a court of law.
To physically lift or hold something up.
Examples
The court is expected to uphold the lower court's decision in the upcoming appeal.
It is the duty of every citizen to uphold the laws of the land.
The organization strives to uphold the highest standards of integrity and transparency in all its dealings.