Friday 1 May 2020

A usage without basis

This has turned into one of my pet peeves, along with the use of post as a preposition. I am talking about the increasing trend of writing basis instead of on the basis of or based on, as has been done in the following examples:

Employees will have to evaluate which regime works for them, basis the amount of deductions / exemptions they wish to claim. (The Economic Times)
The premium rates will vary basis the sum assured option chosen by the policyholder. (maxlifeinsurance.com)