lack of grounds
[læk əv graʊndz]
noun phrase
falta de fundamentos
1. absence of sufficient basis, justification, or evidence to support a claim, argument, or legal action
The lawsuit was dismissed for lack of grounds.
A ação foi rejeitada por falta de fundamentos.
2. insufficiency of reasons or valid basis for a belief, decision, or conclusion
His accusation against her had lack of grounds and was purely speculative.
Sua acusação contra ela carecia de fundamentos e era puramente especulativa.
3. in legal contexts, the absence of legitimate factual or legal basis for a proceeding
The appeal was rejected due to lack of grounds.
O recurso foi rejeitado por falta de fundamentação legal.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, academic, and formal contexts in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazilian legal practice, the term 'carência de fundamentos' is frequently used in court dismissals and appeals, while in academic discourse, 'falta de fundamentação' emphasizes the need for proper substantiation of arguments.
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