Grounds for Meaning in English
expression
Definición
A reason or justification for something, often used in formal contexts like law or rules.
Uso & Matices
Usually formal; often found in legal, academic, or business texts. Typical structures are 'grounds for dismissal', 'grounds for complaint', or 'grounds for divorce'. Not used for physical land ('grounds' in that sense is different). Frequently appears with 'there are/are no', e.g., 'There are no grounds for concern.'
Oraciones de Ejemplo
There were no grounds for his dismissal.
basic
Do you have any grounds for complaint?
basic
They found grounds for divorce.
basic
If you can't prove grounds for your accusation, people won't believe you.
natural
The manager said there's no grounds for concern about the new policy.
natural
You need solid grounds for appealing that decision.
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