Reason

s. (rais on, Fr.) 1. The power by which man deduces one proposition from another, or proceeds from premises to consequences (Milton). 2. Cause; ground or principle (Til lots on). 3. Cause efficient (Hale). 4. Final cause (Locke). 5. Argument; ground of persuasion; motive (7illotson). 6. Ratiecination; discursive act (Davies). 7. Clearne of faculties (Shakspeare). 8. Right; justice (Spenser). 9. Reasonable claim; just _ practice (Taylor). 10. Rationale; just account (Boyle). 11. Moderation; moderate demands (Add is on).