Legal Reason
/ˈliːɡəl ˈriːzən/
Definitions
- (n.) A justification or ground recognized by law as sufficient to support a legal action or decision.
The court dismissed the case due to lack of a valid legal reason.
- (n.) A principle or rule of law that underpins a judicial outcome or statutory interpretation.
The judge cited a legal reason grounded in precedent to support her ruling.
Forms
- legal reason
- legal reasons
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Commentary
The term often denotes the legally sound basis for decisions; in practice, it is important to distinguish a 'legal reason' from mere factual or procedural reasons.
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