Rationales

/ˈræʃənəlz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Plural of rationale, referring to multiple reasons or explanations underlying legal decisions or rules.
    The court provided several rationales for its ruling.

Forms

  • rationale

Commentary

Typically used to refer to multiple foundational reasons within judicial opinions or legal arguments; often appears in plural when discussing varied grounds for decisions.

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