# on what grounds

**Pronunciation:** ɒn wɒt ɡraʊndz · ON WOT GROUNDZ

**Part of speech:** 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.
- On what grounds can you claim that this evidence is inadmissible in court?

## Synonyms

- why — The most general and common way to ask for a reason.
- for what reason — A slightly more formal version of 'why'.
- by what authority — Specifically questions the legitimacy or power behind an action.
- on what basis — Very similar to 'on what grounds' but often used in analytical or logical contexts.

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