(law) A degree of uncertainty to which a reason can be assigned; in those jurisdictions influenced by English common law, the minimum degree of uncertainty required to acquit a defendant.

(nonce word) A twofold or double reason.

present participle of stand to reason

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of stand to reason

simple past tense and past participle of stand to reason

(idiomatic) Without any apparent cause or justification.

(idiomatic) Expressing uncertainty for the cause or justification of some event or happening.

Based on sound judgment and reasonable inference; with one's proper justifications; on good grounds.

(UK politics) A negative response by a Member of Parliament to a proposed bill, providing reasons why it should be rejected rather than receiving a second or third reading.

plural of reasoned amendment