1. rationale - Noun
2. rationale - Adjective
An explanation or exposition of the principles of some opinion, action, hypothesis, phenomenon, or the like; also, the principles themselves.
Source: Webster's dictionarythe rationale for capital punishment Source: Internet
the principles of internal-combustion engines Source: Internet
“Absolutely, I mean, to the donors will be blunt about their expectation for access and their rationale for spending the money, being to influence outcomes, policy outcomes in favor of their own narrow agenda. Source: Internet
According to Hezbollah's Deputy-General, Na'im Qasim, the struggle against Israel is a core belief of Hezbollah and the central rationale of Hezbollah's existence. Source: Internet
A declaration of emergency provides some additional rationale and potential reduction in liability for reducing municipal services if necessary. Source: Internet
But, by the same token, the whole rationale behind the current lockdown was not to eliminate or permanently prevent the spread of SARS-CoV-2, but to “flatten the curve” so that our medical facilities wouldn’t be overwhelmed. Source: Internet