Rationales
/ˈræʃənəlz/
Definitions
- (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
Related terms
See also
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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