viðhafa
Viðhafa is an Icelandic verb meaning to maintain, uphold, or continue to have something. It is used mainly in formal or administrative language, such as law, policy, and governance, to indicate the continued application or retention of a rule, standard, obligation, or practice.
The verb is formed as a prefixed verb with hafa (to have) and the preverb við-, giving
Usage and examples: Typical collocations include viðhafa reglur (to maintain rules), viðhafa stefnu (to uphold a
Related terms and nuances: Viðhafa is related to, but distinct from, other Icelandic verbs such as viðhalda