Answer: upheld

AnswerCrossword Clue
UPHELDDefended.
upheldkeep elevated
upheldlift up
upheldsupport against an opponent
upheldto defend or support
upheldto give support to
UPHELDDid not reverse
UPHELDStood behind
UPHELDSustained
UPHELDStood by
UPHELDMaintained
UPHELDRaised
UPHELDSustained.
UPHELDApproved of.
UPHELDSupported.
UPHELDMaintained.
UPHELDEmulated Atlas
UPHELDSided with
UPHELDBacked, as a lower court's ruling
UPHELDSupported, as an appealed decision
UPHELDDefended, as family honor
UPHELDSupported