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Ratio Legis

Noun

1. The reason or purpose behind a law or legal principle.

Example sentence: The ratio legis behind the law is to protect the welfare of the citizens.

2. In legal interpretation, the principle of relying on the purpose or intent of the law in order to understand its meaning.

Example sentence: The judge used ratio legis to interpret the ambiguous statute.

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