on the grounds that

idiom

: for the reason that : because

Many critics have objected to the proposal on the grounds that it would be too costly.

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Several states, including California, filed an immediate legal challenge on the grounds that birthright citizenship for any child born in the U.S. is protected by the Constitution. —

Tony Barboza, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025 But Cannon handed Trump several lifelines with favorable legal rulings and eventually dismissed the case on the grounds that Smith was improperly appointed. —

Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 21 Jan. 2025 His claim will be fully defended, including on the grounds that it is brought out of time. —

Simon Perry, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025 But last July, Cannon dismissed the indictment on the grounds that Smith was unlawfully appointed special counsel. —

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