accepted explanation
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A reason or justification for an event or situation that is widely believed to be true.
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- The accepted explanation for the dinosaurs' extinction is an asteroid impact.
- While that's the accepted explanation, some scientists are proposing alternative theories.
- For centuries, the accepted explanation for disease was miasma or 'bad air'.
- The research paper challenged the currently accepted explanation of the phenomenon.
- Detectives are still not satisfied with the accepted explanation for the suspect's whereabouts.
- The accepted explanation for the market crash pointed to subprime mortgages.
- His apology was the officially accepted explanation, but many felt there was more to the story.
- There is no universally accepted explanation for the origin of life on Earth.
- Until a new theory is proven, we must proceed with the most widely accepted explanation.
- The committee is looking for an accepted explanation that all stakeholders can agree on.