die Anspruchsgrundlage
Translation
legal basis, basis for a claim, cause of action
Examples
Was ist die Anspruchsgrundlage für die Klage?
What is the legal basis for the lawsuit?
Der Anwalt prüft die Anspruchsgrundlage.
The lawyer is examining the basis for the claim.
Grammar Patterns
the legal basis for sth. is... Die Anspruchsgrundlage für den Schadensersatz ist § 823 BGB.
Similar Words
Rechtsgrundlage (legal basis)
Etymology
Composed of 'Anspruch' (claim) + 's' (linking element) + 'Grundlage' (basis/foundation). Literally 'claim basis'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'ground' ('Grund') on which a legal 'claim' ('Anspruch') stands. A very specific legal term.