Reason
/ˈriːzn/
Definitions
- (n.) A cause, explanation, or justification for an action or event.
The judge dismissed the case due to lack of reason.
- (v.) To think, understand, and form judgments logically.
The lawyer reasoned that the evidence was insufficient.
Forms
- reasons
- reasoned
- reasoning
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'reason' often denotes the grounds for a decision, highlighting its explanatory role in judgments.
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