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wichtiger Grund

Substantiv

partial

good cause

noun

Definitions of good cause

English

a reason or justification for something that is accepted in law. The term is often used in the US in relation to procedural law, employment law, and the law relating to firearms (as well as other areas of law).

Applicants are currently required to show good cause to carry a hidden firearm.