'Basis' in the Bible

And on the basis of faith in Jesus' name, his very name has made this man -- whom you see and know -- strong. The faith that is through Jesus has given him this complete health in the presence of you all.

Though they found no basis for a death sentence, they asked Pilate to have him executed.

When they had heard my case, they wanted to release me, because there was no basis for a death sentence against me.