Grounded
/ˈɡraʊndɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Established on a firm legal basis or justified by law or fact.
The court found the dismissal was grounded in insufficient evidence.
- (adj.) Deprived of a right or privilege, especially in family or juvenile law contexts.
The juvenile was grounded as a disciplinary measure by the court.
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Commentary
Often used to describe the soundness of a claim or the basis for a court's decision; important to distinguish between factual/legal grounds and disciplinary contexts.
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