# What is Grounding?

Tying an AI answer to specific source documents, such as the case file, a statute or a legal database. Each claim can then be traced back and checked against the source.

## In real work

With grounding switched on, the tool answered Sofia's question only from the uploaded lease and linked each sentence to the clause it came from.

## Related terms

- [Duty of Competence](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/duty-of-competence.md)
- [Client Confidentiality](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/client-confidentiality.md)
- [Informed Consent](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/informed-consent.md)
- [Duty of Supervision](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/duty-of-supervision.md)
- [Attorney-Client Privilege](https://prompthausapp.com/learn/attorney-client-privilege.md)

## How is this different from Googling it?

Google gives a definition. Prompthaus pairs each term with how it shows up in standups, PRs, prompts, and design reviews. Then it quizzes you until the word sticks. One term a day on iPhone.

- Category: Legal
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