on what grounds

phrase

Meaning

For what specific reasons or legal justifications.

Examples

On what grounds did the committee decide to reject the proposal?
The journalist asked the minister on what grounds the new policy was implemented.

Synonyms: why, for what reason, by what authority, on what basis

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on what grounds

phrase

Pronunciation: ɒn wɒt ɡraʊndz

Definition

For what specific reasons or legal justifications.

Examples

On what grounds did the committee decide to reject the proposal?
The journalist asked the minister on what grounds the new policy was implemented.
On what grounds can you claim that this evidence is inadmissible in court?

Synonyms of on what grounds

Words with a similar meaning to on what grounds:

why
for what reason
by what authority
on what basis

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