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Meanings of uphold the law in English

We have no meanings for "uphold the law" in our records yet.
Usage of uphold the law in English
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We trust our judges to uphold the law and the constitution impartially.
The Guardian
2
This is against the law-andI have sworn to uphold the law!
The Gray Dawn
3
He said police have an obligation to act independently and uphold the law.
Radio NZ
4
Administration attorneys have urged the Supreme Court to uphold the law as constitutional.
Reuters
5
But we're sworn to uphold the law, not deal in death.
The panic zone
6
Your job is to uphold the law and protect the citizens of this country.
Nocturnal
7
The Supreme Court's March 22 oral arguments indicated the justices could uphold the law.
Reuters
8
I'm here to uphold the law and find the saboteur.
Beginnings
9
They are always ominous to one sworn to protect property and uphold the law.
A Thousand and One Afternoons in Chicago
10
You are supposed to uphold the law, not break it!
Bones of the Dragon
11
It certainly impacts our family, Tipping said of the court's decision to uphold the law.
Reuters
12
You go to school today and tell your friends how I helped uphold the law?
Boy’s Life
13
All citizens have a responsibility to uphold the law.
The Irish Times
14
The court's four liberals, all appointees of Democratic presidents, are likely to uphold the law.
Reuters
15
You, the police, are there to uphold the law.
Radio NZ
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The council has a duty to uphold the law.
The Guardian
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Uphold the law through the time
Uphold the law across language varieties
New Zealand
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Rare