ratio legis
ratio legis (ray-shee-oh lee-j[schwa]s), n. [Latin] The reason or purpose for making a law (the Senator argued that the rapid spread of violent crime was a compelling ratio legis for the gun-control statute). — Also termed ratio juris.
ratio legis (ray-shee-oh lee-j[schwa]s), n. [Latin] The reason or purpose for making a law (the Senator argued that the rapid spread of violent crime was a compelling ratio legis for the gun-control statute). — Also termed ratio juris.