ground

ground, n. The reason or point that something (as a legal claim or argument) relies on for validity (grounds for divorce) (several grounds for appeal).

ground, vb.

1. To provide a basis for (something, e.g., a legal claim or argument) (the decision was grounded on public policy).

2. To base (something, e.g., a legal principle or judicial decision) on (the court grounded the decision on common law) (strict liability is grounded on public policy).


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