CEFR C1

sufficient basis

noun phrase

Meaning

A sufficient basis refers to a reasonable or adequate foundation or justification for something, such as a decision, action, or claim. It implies that there is enough evidence, reason, or support to warrant a particular course of action or conclusion.

Examples

  • The company had a sufficient basis for terminating the employee's contract due to gross misconduct.
  • The researcher found a sufficient basis for her theory in the data collected from the experiment.