lack of basis

[/læk əv ˈbeɪsɪs/]
noun phrasepl: lacks of basis
falta de base
1. the absence of a foundation, support, or factual grounds for something such as a claim, argument, or belief
The accusation was dismissed due to its lack of basis in evidence.
A acusação foi rejeitada pela sua falta de base em evidências.
2. the state of being without logical, legal, or substantive support
His argument had a lack of basis and was easily refuted.
Seu argumento tinha falta de base e foi facilmente refutado.
In Brazilian legal and academic contexts, 'falta de base' is commonly used in formal discussions, arguments, and judicial proceedings to describe claims that lack substantive support. In American English, this phrase appears frequently in legal documents, debates, and critical discourse to dismiss unsupported claims.
NYC Slang
no cap / talking outta your ass
Synonyms / Sinônimos
absence of foundationgroundlessnesslack of evidenceunfoundednesslack of support
Antonyms / Antônimos
solid basisfoundationevidencegroundsupport

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
falta de base
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
falta de fundamento
More formal legal or academic context
Portugal
falta de fundamento
Preferred in Portuguese Portuguese, more formal usage

Related Words

baselessunfoundedgroundlessunsupportedunsubstantiatedfoundation

Related Idioms & Phrases

built on sand
without a leg to stand on
castelos no ar (Portuguese equivalent)
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