Preserve (a right, law etc) so as to confer respect (8)
I believe the answer is:
enshrine
(Other definitions for enshrine that I've seen before include "Preserve (an idea) so that it will be respected" , "Hold sacred - protect" , "Preserve (something) in a form ensuring respect" , "Protect and preserve in law" , "Preserve and cherish as in holy place" .)