Reason Behind An Action Crossword Clue

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	noun • the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior • a theme that is repeated or elaborated in a piece of music • a design or figure that consists of recurring shapes or colors, as in architecture or decoration adjective satellite • causing or able to cause motion • impelling to action
	36%	5		The reason or goal behind an action
	noun • a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
	36%	9		The reason or motive behind an action
	noun • the relation between causes and effects

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