Grounding
/ˈɡraʊndɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The provision of a legal basis or foundation for a claim, argument, or action.
The plaintiff must establish a grounding for the lawsuit to proceed.
- (n.) The act of restraining a person, especially a minor, from certain activities as a disciplinary measure.
The court considered the grounding of the juvenile as part of its rehabilitation plan.
- (n.) In property law, the creation of an interest or right in land as the basis for legal consequences.
The lawyer explained the grounding of the easement in the deed.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'grounding' often specifies the factual or legal basis supporting a claim; it's important to distinguish from disciplinary or property law contexts to avoid ambiguity.
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