observer, bystander, onlooker, spectator, eyewitness, viewer, beholder, watcher, testifier, deponent, attester, perceiver, looker-on, witnesser, seer
supporting a claim - defending a claim - maintaining a claim - sustaining a claim - endorsing a claim - backing a claim - affirming a claim - validating a claim - justifying a claim - advocating a claim
Upholding a claim refers to the act of a court or legal authority maintaining, supporting, or validating a previously made claim. This can involve adjudicating in favor of a party that has asserted a right or interest, confirming the legitimacy and enforceability of the said claim. It implies that the claim has been examined and found to have sufficient merit or basis according to legal standards.
observer, bystander, onlooker, spectator, eyewitness, viewer, beholder, watcher, testifier, deponent, attester, perceiver, looker-on, witnesser, seer
observer, bystander, onlooker, spectator, eyewitness, viewer, beholder, watcher, testifier, deponent, attester, perceiver, looker-on, witnesser, seer [x]
specify, state, set forth, prescribe, demand, require, condition, designate, detail, outline, spell out, enumerate, insist, mandate, impose, dictate, ordain, decree, establish, provide, agree upon, co... [more]
specify, state, set forth, prescribe, demand, require, condition, designate, detail, outline, spell out, enumerate, insist, mandate, impose, dictate, ordain, decree, establish, provide, agree upon, contract, covenant, bargain, agree, settle, arrange, negotiate, determine, fix, agree to [x]
appeal, request, petition, entreaty, supplication, solicitation,oration, prayer, suit, cry, call, demand, application, begging, beseeching, urging, importuning, adjuration, invocation, solicitation
reason, rationale, explanation, excuse, defense, argument, grounds, basis, validation, warrant, vindication, pretext, alibi plea, cause, account, motive, reasoning support, foundation, substantiation,... [more]
reason, rationale, explanation, excuse, defense, argument, grounds, basis, validation, warrant, vindication, pretext, alibi plea, cause, account, motive, reasoning support, foundation, substantiation,, proof, evidence backing, endorsement, sanction authorization, legitimation, exoneration, absolution, exculpation, acquittal, amnesty, pardon, clearance, extenuation, mitigation, apology, clarification, elucidation, exposition, interpretation, explication, expounding, illumination, demonstration, illustration [x]
order, edict, mandate, proclamation, command, directive, ruling, regulation, ordinance, fiat, injunction, law, statute, dictum, ukase, precept, enactment, rescript, promulgation
orientation, position, direction, location, stance, alignment, posture, attitude,, situation
orientation, position, direction, location, stance, alignment, posture, attitude,, situation [x]
rules, guidelines, directives, standards, laws, ordinances, statutes, codes, decrees, mandates, policies, protocols, procedures, requirements, restrictions, controls, frameworks, bylaws, provisions, e... [more]
rules, guidelines, directives, standards, laws, ordinances, statutes, codes, decrees, mandates, policies, protocols, procedures, requirements, restrictions, controls, frameworks, bylaws, provisions, edicts, norms, conventions, stipulations, orders, commands, instructions, prescriptions, tenets, principles, criteria, measures, doctrines, regimens, formulas [x]
assistance, aid, help, support, amenities, facilities, utilities, provisions, resources, functions, operations, duties, tasks, roles, responsibilities, offerings, benefits, advantages, conveniences, a... [more]
assistance, aid, help, support, amenities, facilities, utilities, provisions, resources, functions, operations, duties, tasks, roles, responsibilities, offerings, benefits, advantages, conveniences, accommodations, contributions, performances, actions, activities, efforts, exertions, labors, works, jobs, assignments, missions, commissions, undertakings, enterprises, projects, programs, plans, schemes, initiatives, endeavors, pursuits, ventures, businesses, trades, professions, occupations, careers [x]
encourages, supports, advocates, endorses, champions, boosts, advances, fosters, furthers, aids, assists, backs, upholds, stimulates, nurtures, facilitates, propagates, advertises, publicizes, markets... [more]
encourages, supports, advocates, endorses, champions, boosts, advances, fosters, furthers, aids, assists, backs, upholds, stimulates, nurtures, facilitates, propagates, advertises, publicizes, markets, pushes, recommends, sponsors, elevates, raises, uplifts, enhances, strengthens, augments, develops, cultivates, expedites, forwards, accelerates, energizes, galvanizes, motivates, inspires, invigorates, spurs, triggers [x]
foundations, origins, sources, roots, beginnings, fundamentals, underpinnings, bedrocks, cornerstones, pillars, supports, grounds, premises, principles, bases
foundations, origins, sources, roots, beginnings, fundamentals, underpinnings, bedrocks, cornerstones, pillars, supports, grounds, premises, principles, bases [x]
laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, acts, decrees, edicts, enactments, legislation, codes, bylaws, mandates, directives, provisions, measures, guidelines, policies, standards, norms, principles, pre... [more]
laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, acts, decrees, edicts, enactments, legislation, codes, bylaws, mandates, directives, provisions, measures, guidelines, policies, standards, norms, principles, precepts, requirements, stipulations, articles, clauses, sections, paragraphs, terms, conditions, rules of law, legal provisions, legal requirements, legal standards, legal norms, legal principles, legal precepts, legal stipulations, legal articles, legal clauses, legal sections, legal paragraphs, legal terms, legal conditions [x]
examples, instances, models, patterns, prototypes, standards, archetypes, benchmarks, exemplars, paradigms, antecedents, forerunners, precursors, templates, blueprints, guidelines, norms, touchstones,... [more]
examples, instances, models, patterns, prototypes, standards, archetypes, benchmarks, exemplars, paradigms, antecedents, forerunners, precursors, templates, blueprints, guidelines, norms, touchstones, yardsticks, illustrations, case studies, exemplifications [x]
approval, support, backing, sanction, confirmation, ratification, validation, authorization, blessing, recommendation, advocacy, sponsorship, promotion, testimonial, affirmation, consent, agreement, a... [more]
approval, support, backing, sanction, confirmation, ratification, validation, authorization, blessing, recommendation, advocacy, sponsorship, promotion, testimonial, affirmation, consent, agreement, approbation, favor, patronage, seal of approval, go-ahead, green light, nod, okay, warrant, license, certification, signature, imprimatur, acceptance, encouragement [x]
protect, guard, shield, secure, safeguard, uphold, support, vindicate, justify, advocate, champion, preserve, cover, fortify, back, maintain, assert, stand up, fight for, stand by, bolster, sustain, e... [more]
protect, guard, shield, secure, safeguard, uphold, support, vindicate, justify, advocate, champion, preserve, cover, fortify, back, maintain, assert, stand up, fight for, stand by, bolster, sustain, endorse, argue for, plead for, espouse, stick up for, take up for, bear out, hold up, conserve, save, shelter, watch over, fend off, ward off, repulse, resist, counter, oppose, contest, rebut, refute, parry, deflect, block, intercept, withstand, buffer [x]
assist, aid, support, succor, lend a hand, give a hand, back, abet, facilitate, serve, benefit, be of service, be of assistance, cooperate, collaborate, contribute, relieve, rescue, save, guide, steer... [more]
assist, aid, support, succor, lend a hand, give a hand, back, abet, facilitate, serve, benefit, be of service, be of assistance, cooperate, collaborate, contribute, relieve, rescue, save, guide, steer, direct, counsel, advise, instruct, teach, tutor, mentor, coach, aid and abet, stand by, stand up for, uphold, sustain, nurture, foster, promote, encourage, boost, further, advance, expedite, speed up, hasten, accelerate, spur, stimulate, invigorate [x]