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Upheld, as rules (8)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

enforced

(Other definitions for enforced that I've seen before include "'Compelled observance of, a law say (8)'" , "Taken effect" , "Imposed" , "Corn feed (anag)" , "Ensured observance of rules" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.
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