Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
uphold-the-law
verb phrase
/ʌpˈhoʊld ðə lɔ:/
Definition
To maintain or support the law and ensure that it is followed.
Examples
- The police are responsible for upholding the law in their communities.
- Judges are tasked with upholding the law during trials.
- It’s the duty of citizens to help uphold the law by reporting crimes.
Meaning
To uphold the law means to enforce legal standards and principles within a community or society.
Synonyms
- Enforce the law
- Maintain order
- Support legal standards
- Defend the law
