Just Cause
/ˌdʒʌst kɔːz/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally sufficient reason or justification for an action, especially for termination of employment or legal proceedings.
The employee was terminated only for just cause, after repeated violations of company policy.
- (n.) A standard of proof in disciplinary or contract disputes indicating fair grounds for enforcement or penalty.
The landlord must prove just cause to evict the tenant under rent control laws.
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- just cause
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Commentary
Commonly used in employment and contract law to limit arbitrary or unfair termination; the term requires a factual basis sufficient to justify the action taken.
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