Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Upheld \Up*held"\,
   imp. & p. p. of {Uphold}.

Source : WordNet®

upheld
     See {uphold}

uphold
     v 1: keep or maintain in unaltered condition; cause to remain or
          last; "preserve the peace in the family"; "continue the
          family tradition"; "Carry on the old traditions" [syn: {continue},
           {carry on}, {bear on}, {preserve}] [ant: {discontinue}]
     2: stand up for; stick up for; of causes, principles, or ideals
     3: support against an opponent; "The appellate court upheld the
        verdict" [syn: {maintain}]
     [also: {upheld}]