hold good
The phrase "hold good" is commonly used to express the continued validity or effectiveness of a statement, principle, or rule.
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Definition
B2General
(formal)To remain valid or true over time.
Example
- The agreement will hold good for the next five years.
- His advice still holds good despite the changing circumstances.
C1Legal
(formal, legal)To continue to be effective or applicable.
Example
- The law holds good for all citizens, regardless of status.
- These regulations hold good even after the policy changes.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hold good":
make goodhold togetherhold inhold tohold withhold overdo goodgood standinghold ontohold the fortkeep inhold tighthold downhold ittake holdhold outhold forthstand fast