Plea
Plea noun - An explanation that frees one from fault or blame.
Usage example: my only plea is that I've been overworked lately
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Rationale and plea are semantically related in reason topic. In some cases you can use "Rationale" instead a noun "Plea".
Nearby Word: pleading
Rationale
Rationale noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.
Usage example: the rationale for starting the school day an hour later is that kids will supposedly get an extra hour of sleep
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Synonyms for Rationale
Plea and rationale are semantically related in reason topic. Sometimes you can use "Plea" instead a noun "Rationale".
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