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Simple English definitions for legal terms

maintain

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A quick definition of maintain:

Definition: To keep something going, to take care of something, to believe in something, to fix and make something look good, and to help someone with money.

A more thorough explanation:

Maintain is a verb that means:

  1. To continue something.
  2. To keep possession of something.
  3. To argue for or support a position or opinion.
  4. To take care of something for operation, productivity, or appearance.
  5. To financially support someone, especially by paying alimony.
  • She maintained her exercise routine even during the busy season at work.
  • The company maintained ownership of the building despite the economic downturn.
  • He maintained that the new policy would be detrimental to the company's success.
  • The landlord maintained the property by fixing the leaky faucet and repainting the walls.
  • After the divorce, he was required to maintain his ex-wife by paying alimony.

These examples illustrate the different ways in which the verb "maintain" can be used. In the first example, "maintain" means to continue doing something, in this case, an exercise routine. In the second example, "maintain" means to keep possession of something, in this case, a building. In the third example, "maintain" means to argue for or support a position or opinion. In the fourth example, "maintain" means to take care of something for operation, productivity, or appearance. In the fifth example, "maintain" means to financially support someone, especially by paying alimony.

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triplethread
14:04
is osu doing a wave
14:14
@1a2b3c4d26z: buildings are so cool. so neat how they pumped concrete up to the Burj Khalifa https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpJ4AjsYp4A
I applied to WashU the first week of September and nothing... but ppl who applied after that have answers lol
I think I'm gonna get WL'ed
ahh I just want an answer from somebody this week
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:21
fordham needs to release, i've been geeked this whole day over it
I hope u get an answer soon!
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:23
lavender, i looked at the stars last night and they said we're gonna hear from schools this week
heck yeah. I have a feeling we will
I got one answer so far from Mizzou and I was WL'ed but hey it's not the end it's just the beginning
that was Friday
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:26
keep swinging until you hear a bell
14:27
im from the future
14:27
kamala wins
14:27
276-262
I think she will too lol
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:27
since you're from the future, will fordham release today
14:28
no
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:28
fuck alright
14:28
not this week
14:28
dont even get ur hopes up u fool im from the year 2076
TheMidwestMonger
14:28
I'm terrified with how the world will react to Trump losing
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
14:28
damn, next question: should i eat the cheese that's been in my fridge for 3 weeks?
14:28
im pretty sure the world is gonna rejoice??
14:29
yes it is the key to immortality
TheMidwestMonger
14:29
Sorry, I meant the far right and their reaction lol
I live in alabama if she wins it's gonna be crazy here
14:30
same as last time whine that it was rigged go to court lose every time
good thing im bouncing next year
oh yeah
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