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Meaning of on the grounds of this
The phrase "on the grounds of this" is used to indicate the reason or basis for a decision, action, or conclusion.
Etymology of on the grounds of this
The phrase "on the grounds of this" is a combination of several words with Old English, Old Norse, and Latin roots.
"On" comes from Old English "on", "an", which is also related to Old Norse "á" and Latin "in", "an".
"The" comes from Old English "þe", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "tha".
"Grounds" comes from Old English "grūnd", which is related to Old Norse "grunnr" and Latin "fundus", meaning "bottom" or "foundation".
"Of" comes from Old English "of", which is related to Old Norse "af" and Latin "ab", "ex".
"This" comes from Old English "þis", which is derived from Proto-Germanic "þis".
Synonyms
Definitions
- Used to indicate the reason or basis for a decision, action, or conclusion, according to Oxford Languages.
- * The phrase is often used in formal or official contexts to provide a justification or explanation for something.
Usage Examples
- The company was sued on the grounds of this alleged negligence.
- * The decision was made on the grounds of this new evidence.
- * The policy was changed on the grounds of this feedback from customers.