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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