rationale (n)
principle#2 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def (law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature)
examples the rationale for capital punishment
the principles of internal-combustion engines
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Hypernym explanation
Domain of synset - TOPIC law, jurisprudence
Derivationally related form rationale → ratiocinate
Hyponym dialectics
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Hyponym explanation
Hypernym dialectics
Member of this domain - TOPIC law, jurisprudence
Derivationally related form ratiocinate → rationale

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