(psychology) A cognitive process that occurs when an individual believes what one is feeling is true regardless of the evidence.

(law) A legal standard for deciding the outcome of a criminal charge, requiring evidence that is sufficient to eliminate any doubts that a reasonable person might entertain about whether a claim is more likely to be true than not.

There is a reason behind even the most odd and seemingly unnecessary action.

(philosophy) The proposition that nothing happens without a sufficient reason why it should be as it is and not otherwise.

Synonym of principle of indifference

Alternative form of beyond a reasonable doubt

Used for consolation, possibly self-consolation, after someone has experienced something bad and for encouragement to make the best of the situation.

(computing) The process of solving new problems based on the known solutions of similar problems encountered in the past.

One will demand or expect justification; used in threats.

Lacking reason or purpose.