in reason
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The rule of law is reduced to a mere instrument of domination if the law isn’t grounded in reason and reality.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
“Such inflated numbers are not grounded in reason, have no basis in the record, no support in the governing law, and no place in a fair and impartial enforcement system,” they wrote in their filing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2025
“I believe in reason, in science,” he said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
The faith in reason held by Mill and Kant was premised on the printing press; free speech should be re-examined in the context of the internet and social media.
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2021
I will sign any law paper in reason you may ask of me.
From Checkmate by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
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