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rationale principle

(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) WordNet 3.0

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(law) an explanation of the fundamental reasons (especially an explanation of the working of some device in terms of laws of nature) WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

A rule or law of nature, or the basic idea on how the laws of nature are applied. Wiktionary

Rule of nature. Wiktionary (translation)

An explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons for something. Wiktionary

Explanation of the basis or fundamental reasons. Wiktionary (translation)

The principles of internal-combustion engines WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

The rationale for capital punishment WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

The principle of the internal combustion engine. Wiktionary

The Pauli Exclusion Principle prevents two fermions from occupying the same state. Wiktionary

Bernoulli's Principle. Wiktionary

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

rationale, principle

Wiktionary

principle, rationale