66 entries under reasoning topic. ×

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apologia(noun, cause, reason, idea, case)
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apology(noun, cause, reason, idea, case)
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approval(noun, reason, argument, explanation, excuse)
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confirmation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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defense(noun, cause, reason, idea, case)
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exculpation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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exoneration(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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extenuation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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mitigation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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palliation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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palliative(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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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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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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support(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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validation(noun, reason, approval, argument, explanation)
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