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uphold
  1.  cumhdaigh(vt)(law)
  2.  seas le(decision)
Usage
  1. they shall uphold the common positions in such fora = déanfaidh siad na comhsheasaimh a chosaint sna fóraim sin
  2. it shall uphold the democratic values enshrined in the Constitution = tacóidh sé leis an bhfiúchas daonlathach atá cumhdaithe sa Bhunreacht
  3. objective and non-discriminatory criteria aimed at upholding the legitimate interest of the State = critéir oibiachtúla neamh-idirdhealaitheacha arb aidhm dóibh leas dlisteanach an Stáit a chaomhnú
  4. I do solemnly and sincerely promise and declare that I will maintain the Constitution of Ireland and uphold its laws = táimse á ghealladh agus á dhearbhú go sollúnta is go fírinneach bheith i mo thaca agus i mo dhídin do Bhunreacht ireann agus a dlíthe a chaomhnú
  5. to the best of my knowledge and power, without fear or favour, affection or ill-will towards any man and that I will uphold the Constitution = chomh maith agus is eol agus is cumas dom, gan eagla gan claonadh, gan bá gan drochaigne chun duine ar bith agus go gcumhdód Bunreacht ireann