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for the reasons set out above

phrase

B1CEFR level
45/100Rarity: uncommon
TechnicalRegister

A connector referring back to arguments already made as the basis for a conclusion.

For the reasons set out above, the application should be dismissed with costs.

Similar: for the foregoing reasons

Topic: Legal register & letters in Legal English

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