sufficient reason

British  

noun

1. the principle that nothing happens by pure chance, but that an explanation must always be available

2. the view that such an explanation is a reason for God to have chosen one alternative rather than another

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Example Sentences

In his ruling, Judge Reed O'Connor said he "disagreed" that dropping the charge was in the public interest but said his concerns did not give him sufficient reason to deny the proposal.

From BBC

But the court did not think there was a sufficient reason to reconsider the decision that had lowered his security.

From BBC

But not everyone sees the brothers’ work in prison as sufficient reason for them to be released.

From Los Angeles Times

But it’s hard to sustain interest when a drama hasn’t given us sufficient reason to care about the characters.

From Los Angeles Times

“There really is no sufficient reason for the Supreme Court to weigh in now.”

From Salon