Bases
Definitions
- (n.) Fundamental principles or underlying grounds on which legal arguments, rights, or obligations are founded.
The lawyer argued the case based on constitutional bases.
- (n.) Physical locations established for military, governmental, or commercial purposes.
The treaty allowed foreign troops to station at military bases.
- (v.) Third-person singular form of base, meaning to establish or found something on a particular principle or location.
The court bases its ruling on precedent.
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As a plural noun, 'bases' refers to multiple fundamental grounds or physical installations; as a verb form, it is the third person singular of 'base.' Clarity is essential to distinguish the context in legal documents.
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