unwarrantableness
Definition
Noun (uncountable): The quality or state of being not justifiable, without adequate reason, or lacking proper authorization.
Usage Examples
- (The lack of justification for his claim.)
- (The state of being without sufficient reason.)
- (The lack of proper basis or authorization.)
Advanced Usage
"the unwarrantableness of a claim": refers to a statement or assertion that cannot be supported by facts or logic.
- The unwarrantableness of the rumour led to a public apology. (The claim was baseless and unjustified.)
"to prove the unwarrantableness of an action": to demonstrate that an action was taken without sufficient cause.
- The lawyer worked to prove the unwarrantableness of the search warrant. (To show the warrant lacked legal justification.)
Variants and Related Words
Unwarrantable (adj): not justifiable; without good reason.
- His unwarrantable interference caused great resentment. (His interference was unjustified.)
Unwarrantably (adv): in a manner that is not justifiable.
- She was unwarrantably harsh in her criticism. (She was excessively and unjustifiably harsh.)
Warrant (n): a justification or authorization.
- There is no warrant for such behaviour. (No reason or permission exists.)
Synonyms
- Groundlessness: the state of being without foundation or basis.
- Unjustifiability: the quality of being unable to be defended or excused.
- Baselessness: the lack of a factual or logical basis.
Related Idioms
Without rhyme or reason: lacking any logical justification.
- His sudden anger was without rhyme or reason, highlighting the unwarrantableness of his mood. (His anger had no cause.)
No leg to stand on: having no support or justification for an argument.
- After the evidence was presented, the prosecutor had no leg to stand on, revealing the unwarrantableness of the case. (The case was unsupported.)