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well-founded
[wel-foun-did]
adjective
having a foundation in fact; based on good reasons, information, etc..
well-founded suspicions.
well-founded
adjective
having good grounds
well-founded rumours
Word History and Origins
Origin of well-founded1
Example Sentences
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.
Confidence in Leinster reaching a fourth consecutive final from fans and pundits alike was well-founded.
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.
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.
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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