104 entries under basis topic. ×

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mitigation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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object(noun, cause, reason, importance, sense)
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palliation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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palliative(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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premise(understanding, reason, system, belief, model)
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proof(noun, cause, reason, idea, case)
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rebuttal(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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redemption(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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reply(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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response(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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root(noun, cause, reason, object, base)
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salvation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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sanctification(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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song and dance(noun, expression, idiom, action, cause)
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sour grapes(noun, expression, action, cause)
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spring(noun, cause, reason, object, consideration)
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support(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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target(noun, cause, justification, grounds)
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trial(noun, cause, reason, base, call)
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validation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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