Grounds for Dismissal
/ˈɡraʊndz fɔr dɪsˈmɪsəl/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal reasons or justifications for terminating a case or employment.
The plaintiff failed to present sufficient grounds for dismissal of the lawsuit.
Forms
- grounds for dismissal
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Commentary
In legal drafting, it is important to clearly specify the grounds for dismissal to avoid ambiguity about the basis for ending a case or employment.
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