The basic rationale is that prejudice may be reduced as one learns more about a category of people.

To the Editor: The basic rationale of commingling all segments of the population is good.

His basic rationale is fairness.

The basic rationale for intervention is that a judgment in a particular case may affect the rights of nonparties, who ideally should have the right to be heard.

"The basic rationale is that use of the drug is still experimental," said Aileen Gorman, a spokesman for Stop & Shop.

The basic rationale for our policy," he said, "has been, among other things, to maintain our interest in that area.

The basic rationale for the exception is that employees are under a duty to be accurate in observing, reporting, and recording business facts.

I am sure you say 'crazy' only as one of your jokes, but it was he who first worked out the basic rationale behind miniaturization.

Moreover the basic rationale for allowing Salam is to facilitate the "instant need" of the seller.

Reflection on the basic rationale of equity investment, that is.