rationale
definitions
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noun
the underlying reason or justification for a decision or actionfr: raison; justification
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noun
a systematic explanation of the principles behind a theory or practicefr: explication systématique des principes
examples
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The rationale for the policy is unclear.
La justification de la politique est floue.
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The rationale behind the new curriculum is sound.
La justification derrière le nouveau programme est solide.