Meaning of for cause | Babel Free

Definitions

For a legitimate, specific reason; with justification.

Examples

“Section 863. Removal of Guardian for Cause.—The court of chancery may remove⟳ all guardians, whether appointed by probate tribunals or by the court itself, or by testament, or by the legislature, whenever the guardian abuses his trust⟳, or the interests of the ward require⟳ it.”

“A common bee will sting⟳ and kill⟳ another common bee, for cause, but when it is necessary to kill⟳ the queen other ways are employed.”

“As a result⟳, Grace said, its directors decided "to request⟳ Mr. Bolduc's resignation, but not to seek⟳ his termination for cause."”

“The court noted this August, that an employee can be fired for cause based on incompetence, if he or she consistently fails to meet⟳ reasonable standards.”

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