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rea·son·able adj1 a: being in accordance with reason, fairness, duty, or prudenceb: of an appropriate degree or kindc: supported or justified by fact or circumstancea reasonable belief that force was necessary for self-defense2: applying reason or logic; broadly: rational (1)a reasonable mindrea·son·able·ness nrea·son·ably adv
Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam-Webster. 1996.
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(fair) adjective
aequus, conscionable, equitable, fit, fitting, judicious, just, modicus, not excessive, not extreme, proper, rationi consentaneus, restrained, suitable, temperate, tempered, tolerable, unextravagant, unextreme
associated concepts: reasonable agreement, reasonable allowance, reasonable attorney's fees, reasonable market value, reasonable notice, reasonable opportunity to cure, reasonable restraint, reasonable return, reasonable time, reasonable value
foreign phrases:
- Quam rationabllis debet esse finis, non definitur, sed omnibus circumstantiis inspectis pendet ex fusticia riorum discretione. — What a reasonable fine ought to be is not defined, but is left to the discretion of the judges, all the circumstances being considered.- Quam longum debet esse rationabile tempus non definitur in lege, sed pendet ex discretione justiciariorum. — How long a reasonable time ought to be is not defined by law, but is left to the discretion of the judgesII (rational) adjective amenable to reason, broad-minded, capable of reason, clearheaded, cognitive, credible, discerning, fit, intelligent, judicious, justifiable, logical, lucid, perceiving, percipient, persuable, plausible, probable, proper, prudens, ratiocinative, rational, rationis particeps, realistic, right, sagacious, sapient, sensible, sound, tenable, understandable, unjaundiced, unprejudiced, valid, warrantable, well-advised, well-founded, wise associated concepts: reasonable care, reasonable cause, reasonable certainty, reasonable degree of care, reasonable diligence, reasonable doubt, reasonable excuse, reasonable ground, reasonable inference, reasonable injury, reasonable interpretation, reasonable judgment, reasonable notice, reasonable person, reasonable probability, reasonable use III index adequate, amenable, colorable (plausible), considerable, convincing, discriminating (judicious), equitable, fair (satisfactory), impartial, judicial, judicious, just, justifiable, logical, normal (sane), objective, open-minded, ostensible, peaceable, placable, plausible, possible, practicable, pragmatic, probable, rational, receptive, right (correct), right (suitable), rightful, sane, sensible, solid (sound), suitable, tenable, unprejudiced, upright, viable
Burton's Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006
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adj.Appropriate; based on common sense and good judgment; fair and just.
The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. Amy Hackney Blackwell. 2008.
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Just, rational, appropriate, ordinary, or usual in the circumstances. It may refer to care, cause, compensation, doubt (in a criminal trial), and a host of other actions or activities. In the law of negligence, for example, the reasonable person standard is the standard of care that a reasonably prudent person would observe under a given set of circumstances. An individual who subscribes to such standards can avoid liability for negligence.Category: Small Claims Court & Lawsuits
Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary. Gerald N. Hill, Kathleen Thompson Hill. 2009.
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adj. A standard for what is fair and appropriate under usual and ordinary circumstances; that which is according to reason; the way a rational and just person would have acted.
Webster's New World Law Dictionary. Susan Ellis Wild. 2000.
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Suitable; just; proper; ordinary; fair; usual.
Dictionary from West's Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005.
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Suitable; just; proper; ordinary; fair; usual.
Short Dictionary of (mostly American) Legal Terms and Abbreviations.
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adj., adv.in law, just, rational, appropriate, ordinary or usual in the circumstances. It may refer to care, cause, compensation, doubt (in a criminal trial), and a host of other actions or activities.
Law dictionary. EdwART. 2013.
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reasonable — rea‧son‧a‧ble [ˈriːznəbl] adjective 1. fair and sensible: • The company maintained that its bills were reasonable. • The restaurant sells good food at reasonable prices (= prices that are not too high ) . • The law requires the employer to take … Financial and business terms
Reasonable — Rea son*a*ble (r[=e] z n*[.a]*b l), a. [OE. resonable, F. raisonnable, fr. L. rationabilis. See {Reason}, n.] 1. Having the faculty of reason; endued with reason; rational; as, a reasonable being. [1913 Webster] 2. Governed by reason; being under … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reasonable — (adj.) c.1300, having sound judgment, sane, rational, from O.Fr. raisonable, from L. rationabilis, from ratio (see RATIO (Cf. ratio)). What the majority of people consider to be reasonable is that about which there is agreement, if not among all … Etymology dictionary
Reasonable — Rea son*a*ble, adv. Reasonably; tolerably. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] I have a reasonable good ear in music. Shak. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
reasonable — [adj1] moderate, tolerable acceptable, analytical, average, cheap, circumspect, conservative, controlled, discreet, equitable, fair, feasible, fit, honest, humane, impartial, inexpensive, judicious, just, justifiable, knowing, legit, legitimate,… … New thesaurus
reasonable — *rational Analogous words: sensible, sane, prudent, judicious, *wise: *fair, equitable, just Antonyms: unreasonable … New Dictionary of Synonyms
reasonable — ► ADJECTIVE 1) fair and sensible. 2) as much as is appropriate or fair; moderate. 3) fairly good; average. DERIVATIVES reasonableness noun reasonably adverb … English terms dictionary
reasonable — [rē′zənə bəl] adj. [ME raisonable < OFr < L rationabilis] 1. able to reason 2. amenable to reason; just 3. using or showing reason, or sound judgment; sensible 4. a) not extreme, immoderate, or excessive b) … English World dictionary
reasonable — Fair, proper, just, moderate, suitable under the circumstances. Fit and appropriate to the end in view. Having the faculty of reason; rational; governed by reason; under the influence of reason; agreeable to reason. Thinking, speaking, or acting… … Black's law dictionary
reasonable — rea|son|a|ble [ riznəbl ] adjective ** 1. ) someone who is reasonable behaves in a sensible and fair way: RATIONAL: I ll come back when you re in a more reasonable mood. be reasonable: Come on, be reasonable I didn t mean to do it! a ) used about … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English