absence of foundation
[/ˈæbsəns əv faʊnˈdeɪʃən/]
noun phrasepl: absences of foundation
falta de fundamento
1. The lack of a solid basis, evidence, or justification for a claim, argument, or belief
The court ruled that the accusation had an absence of foundation and dismissed the case.
O tribunal determinou que a acusação tinha falta de fundamento e arquivou o caso.
2. In construction or engineering, the lack of adequate structural support or base
The building's structural problems stemmed from an absence of foundation preparation.
Os problemas estruturais do edifício decorreram de falta de fundamento na preparação.
3. Groundlessness; lack of logical or factual support
His fears had an absence of foundation in reality.
Seus medos tinham falta de fundamento na realidade.
In Brazil, this phrase is commonly used in legal proceedings and formal discourse. The term 'falta de fundamento' is particularly prevalent in jurisprudence when courts dismiss cases lacking evidence. In the USA, legal professionals frequently use 'absence of foundation' during cross-examination in trials, where it's a critical procedural objection used to exclude inadmissible evidence.
NYC Slang
no basis / no legs (informal)
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