Definition of "upholding" []

• Present participle of uphold. (verb)

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• "Pres Obama has already said that it is an old document that needs revision - that is not what I call upholding the constitution as he swore to do."
• "I greatly appreciate your interest in upholding the honor of the US Navy SEAL"
• "Thank you for your concern in upholding the good name of our honorable servicemembers and exposing phonies for what they truly are."