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rationale

[rash-uh-nal]

noun

  1. the fundamental reason or reasons serving to account for something.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. a statement of reasons.

  3. a reasoned exposition of principles.



rationale

/ ˌæʃəˈɑː /

noun

  1. a reasoned exposition, esp one defining the fundamental reasons for a course of action, belief, etc

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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rationale1

First recorded in 1650–60; from Latin: neuter of پō rational
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of rationale1

C17: from New Latin, from Latin پō
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In the years ahead, with most financial resources likely headed to football and men’s basketball rather than its women’s sports programs, universities may have to defend their rationale in Title IX lawsuits.

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This was the rationale for Jan.6 and Trump’s arguments that he is above the law and that the courts should not have co-equal power to interfere with his actions as president.

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When the rationale for the reorganisation was challenged, the trust asked the RCP to conduct its 2021 review, including assessing whether the decision to change the management team and his role was correct.

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The rationales that White right-wing Christians use to justify their support of Trump are all over the map.

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Trump's claim that they "create leverage" to do deals is not a permissible rationale for use of the powers.

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