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grounds vs probable cause

probable cause vs grounds

grounds and probable cause both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grounds Yes No No No
probable cause Yes No No No
As nouns, probable cause is a hyponym of grounds; that is, probable cause is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than grounds:
  • grounds: your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
  • probable cause: (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure
Other hyponyms of grounds include cogent evidence, proof, disproof, falsification, refutation, lead, track, trail, symptom, sign.
grounds (noun) probable cause (noun)
the enclosed land around a house or other building (law) evidence sufficient to warrant an arrest or search and seizure
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
a justification for something existing or happening
a tract of land cleared for some special purposes (recreation or burial etc.)
dregs consisting of solid particles (especially of coffee) that form a residue
Difference between grounds and probable cause

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