criterion
nounA standard or condition used to judge, select, or decide something.
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adjectiveSo outstanding as to have no equal; also unsuitable for meaningful comparison.
Having no equal
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justification
nounA reason or explanation offered to show that an action or belief is reasonable or acceptable.
prejudiced
adjectiveInfluenced by a preconceived opinion that lacks a fair basis.
premise
nounA statement or assumption on which an argument is based.
rationale
nounThe underlying reasoning for a decision or belief.
touchstone
nounA standard used to judge the quality or validity of something.
underlying
adjectiveForming a deeper basis or cause, sometimes not immediately obvious.
underpinning
nounA supporting basis or foundation, often used in the plural.
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