improper grounds
[ɪmˈprɑpər graʊndz]
noun phrase
fundamentos impróprios; motivos inadequados
1. Insufficient, invalid, or illegitimate reasons or basis for an action, decision, or legal proceeding
The court dismissed the case on improper grounds without hearing the evidence.
O tribunal rejeitou o caso por fundamentos impróprios sem ouvir as evidências.
2. In legal context, reasoning that does not meet the required standards of law or procedure
The defendant's conviction was overturned because it was based on improper grounds.
A condenação do réu foi anulada porque se baseava em motivos inadequados.
3. Unjustified or inappropriate reasons for making a judgment or taking action
Firing an employee on improper grounds can lead to a wrongful termination lawsuit.
Demitir um funcionário por motivos inadequados pode resultar em um processo de demissão injusta.
This phrase is primarily used in legal and formal English contexts in both USA and Brazil. It reflects the importance of procedural justice and proper legal reasoning in common law and civil law traditions. In Brazil, this concept is essential in understanding judicial review and the right to appeal based on procedural errors.
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