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Maintain (a tradition, eg) (6)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

uphold

(Other definitions for uphold that I've seen before include "Confirm or support, say a verdict" , "Support, maintain" , "Sustain and endorse" , "'Support, the law say (6)'" , "Champion" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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