Legal Ground
/ˈliːgəl graʊnd/
Definitions
- (n.) A valid reason or justification recognized by law to take a specific legal action or assert a claim.
The plaintiff lacked legal ground to file the lawsuit.
- (n.) The factual or statutory basis supporting a court's jurisdiction or decision.
The court found no legal ground to proceed with the case.
Forms
- legal ground
- legal grounds
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Commentary
Use 'legal ground' to indicate the underlying justification for legal actions; it is often pivotal in assessing the validity of claims or motions.
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