Support

Definition - Transitive Verb
1 a  : to promote the interests or cause of
b  : to uphold or defend as valid or right
c  : to argue or vote for
2  : to provide with substantiation or corroboration <~ an alibi>
3  : to provide with the means of livelihood (as housing, food, or clothing) esp. in accordance with an agreement or court order
4  : to hold up or in position
: maintain the physical integrity of <the right to have one's land ~ed by the underlying land>

Definition - Noun
1  : the act or process of supporting
: the condition of being supported <pledged the candidate their ~>
2  : a means of obtaining the necessities of life (as food, shelter, and clothing)
: a source of livelihood esp. in the form of alimony or child support
3  : something that provides support



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intrinsic fraud

fraud (as by the use of false or forged documents, false claims, or perjured testimony) that deceives the trier of fact and results in a judgment in favor of the party perpetrating the fraud


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