Answer: rationale

AnswerCrossword Clue
RATIONALEJustification
rationalereasonable basis for action
rationalea reasoned exposition of principles
RATIONALEExplanation
RATIONALEBasis
RATIONALEUnderlying reason
RATIONALEWhy and wherefore
RATIONALEExplanation of principles
RATIONALEWhys and wherefores
RATIONALEExcuse
RATIONALEReason why.
RATIONALEExposition of basic principles.
RATIONALEJustification.
RATIONALELogical basis of fact.
RATIONALEStatement of reasons.
RATIONALEGrounds
RATIONALEThinking