1650s, "exposition of principles," from Late Latin rationale, noun use of neuter of Latin rationalis "of reason" (see rational). Hence, "fundamental reason" (1680s).

A statement, or explanation of the reasons for a choice. [D04872]

(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature); "the rationale for capital punishment"; [..]

Definition The explanation or justification of the basis for a particular business decision or strategy typically set forth in documentation that describes the purpose, the assumptions, the reasoning, [..]

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

a peculiar form of the pontifical pallium.

a set of reasons or the logical basis for a course of action or a belief.

A statement or argument that provides a justification for a selection, decision, or recommendation.

a component of an extended element. The rationale is provided by the user creating the extended element to explain the reason for its creation and its expected uses.

an explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something a justification or rationalization for something a liturgical vestment worn by Christian bishops of various denominations

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