tacitreason
nounUK /ˈtæsɪtˌriːzən/
US /ˈtæsɪtˌrizən/
A reason that is understood without being said out loud.
By leaving the light on, she gave a tacitreason for him to come home.
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2. A hidden purpose that everyone senses but nobody states.
The tacitreason behind the meeting was to avoid a public argument.
3. An unspoken agreement that explains why something happens.
There was a tacitreason for their teamwork: they trusted each other.
4. A quiet excuse accepted without discussion.
His silence served as a tacitreason for missing the party.