reasonable grounds

noun phrase

UK /ˈriːzənəbəl ɡraʊndz/

US /ˈriːzənəbəl ɡraʊndz/

Good reasons to believe something is true.

The police had reasonable grounds to search the car.

SYNONYMS

just cause good reason valid basis justification sound basis

RELATED WORDS

evidence suspicion probable cause justification belief

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A fair and sensible basis for taking an action.

There were reasonable grounds for the teacher's decision.

3. Facts that make a claim believable in a court of law.

The judge found reasonable grounds to continue the case.

4. A logical reason that most people would accept.

She had reasonable grounds to complain about the noise.