basis

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The legal basis for the requirement lies in Germany's 1956 Conscription Act, which has been amended several times, most recently last December.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

While perhaps the strongest of the three arguments, that title of the Civil Rights Act goes on to require the attorney general to offer a “statement of the basis and the purpose” of their request.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

He said the party would prioritise tackling the high-risk maintenance backlog and undertake urgent repairs to promote the safety of both staff and patients, assessing the NHS estate on a case-by-case basis.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The 10-year German Bund yield rose 4.1 basis points to 3.027% while the 10-year French OAT yield jumped 6.3 basis points to 3.744%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

Everything is on such a clear financial basis in France.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway