Definition of rationale

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Definition of rationale

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

    Examples

    1. the rationale for capital punishment

    Synonyms

    1. principle

See definition of rationale in Merriam Webster