valid grounds
[/ˈvælɪd ɡraʊndz/]
noun phrase
motivos válidos
1. sufficient, legally or logically acceptable reasons or basis for an action, claim, or belief
The court dismissed the case because there were no valid grounds for the lawsuit.
O tribunal rejeitou o processo porque não havia motivos válidos para a ação judicial.
2. justifiable foundation or legitimate cause for a decision or belief
She had valid grounds to request a refund after discovering the product was defective.
Ela tinha motivos válidos para solicitar um reembolso após descobrir que o produto era defeituoso.
3. acceptable basis in law or fact supporting a claim, complaint, or action
The employee filed a complaint on valid grounds of workplace discrimination.
O funcionário apresentou uma reclamação com base em motivos válidos de discriminação no local de trabalho.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, academic, and formal business contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, 'motivos válidos' is the standard legal terminology used in court documents and formal complaints. The concept emphasizes the importance of legitimate justification in legal proceedings and professional disputes.
Related Idioms & Phrases
on valid grounds - por motivos válidos
without valid grounds - sem motivos válidos
have valid grounds for - ter motivos válidos para
stand on valid grounds - estar bem fundamentado
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