Rationale and Rule

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Rationale noun - A statement given to explain a belief or act.

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Rule and rationale are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Rationale".

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

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Rationale and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rationale" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

human	human rationale	human rule
particular	particular rationale	particular rule
similar	similar rationale	similar rule
common	common rationale	common rule
Other adjectives: original, obvious, actual, real, main, important, final, above, basic.

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