motivation, noun

Origin:
From motivate.
Facts and arguments used to support a proposal or application; the proposal or application, including these facts and arguments.
1991 R. Van der Merwe Senate document, Rhodes UniversityThe following proposal and motivation is submitted for consideration.
1992 Agenda, Board of Faculty of Arts, Rhodes Univ. 10 Dec. 3To consider a request from the Department of Drama to introduce two new honours papers in 1993: Motivation is attached in Document A.
1993 S. Pope on Radio South Africa 19 Feb. (Radio Today)Submit a motivation. You don’t have to have a professional to motivate for you.
Facts and arguments used to support a proposal or application; the proposal or application, including these facts and arguments.
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