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rationale

noun

(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

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Word length
9
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
AT
Scrabble score
9
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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noun

  1. (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)

    “the rationale for capital punishment”

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the rationale for capital punishment
the principles of internal-combustion engines

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