/meɪnˈteɪnˈ/ – Verb
Definition: 1. giữ nguyên hiệu lực, duy trì;
2. đưa đơn kiện, khởi kiện;
3. xác nhận, khẳng định, cung khai.
A more thorough explanation: In legal terms, the word “maintain” typically refers to the act of upholding or supporting something, such as a claim, defense, or position, in a legal proceeding. It can also refer to the act of providing for the needs of oneself or others, such as maintaining a property or fulfilling financial obligations.
Example: The landlord has a duty to maintain the property in a habitable condition as outlined in the lease agreement.