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Discover LudwigThe phrase "rational basis" is a correct and usable phrase in written English
You can use it when referring to a logical, well-reasoned justification for a particular action or decision. For example: "The board decided that the new working conditions had a rational basis, so they voted to proceed with the changes."
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On any rational basis, this is a big overreaction.
But we need a rational basis for these decisions".
There is no possible rational basis for such a claim.
"What's the rational basis to distinguish them?" Judge Campbell asked.
With no rational basis, I think they can fuck off.
All it says is that "a 'rational basis' exists for so concluding" — whether or not a more compelling "rational basis" exists for concluding the opposite.
By pinpointing what goes wrong, their finding may provide a rational basis for devising new treatments.
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Evans "eroded" the "foundations" of Bowers' rational-basis holding.
The rational-basis test is the default standard of review in constitutional cases.
Why is the current state of the rational-basis test so important?
The rational-basis test applied in Carolene Products was deferential to the government but not toothless.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com