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well-founded

[wel-foun-did]

adjective

  1. having a foundation in fact; based on good reasons, information, etc..

    well-founded suspicions.



well-founded

adjective

  1. having good grounds

    well-founded rumours

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of well-founded1

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75
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Example Sentences

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The asylum process determines whether a person can remain in the UK because they have a "well-founded fear of persecution" in their home country.

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Confidence in Leinster reaching a fourth consecutive final from fans and pundits alike was well-founded.

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He did so based on “past persecution” and Abrego Garcia’s “well-founded fear of future prosecution” if he were sent back to his native country.

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They need to show their fears are well-founded - which can be difficult to prove either way - and that they are facing "persecution" in their home country.

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He added that Yaxley-Lennon's claims he was being denied contact with friends and family were "manifestly not well-founded".

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