94 entries under basis topic. ×

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palliative(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
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pretext(noun, cause, reason, base, call)
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rationalization(noun, cause, return, reason, claim)
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redemption(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
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salvation(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
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sanctification(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
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song and dance(noun, expression, idiom, cause, return)
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straight stuff(noun, expression, information, cause, reason)
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validation(noun, information, reason, approval, picture)
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warrant(noun, information, cause, reason, approval)
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whitewashing(noun, reason, approval, explanation, excuse)
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why and wherefore(noun, expression, idiom, cause, reason)
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aim(noun, cause, justification, grounds)
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bedrock(reason, justification)
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call(reason, justification)
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dope(reason, justification)
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end(noun, cause, justification, grounds)
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goal(noun, cause, justification, grounds)
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groundwork(reason, justification)
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impetus(noun, cause, consideration, justification)
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