The stated reason for his disqualification, which lasts until 2012, was that he had been convicted of an indictable offence.

Not one, but several galleries of interest have been closed without any stated reason.

Any listed company that delayed its annual report for three months for no stated reason would be treated with impatience if not downright suspicion.

An employee generally shows pretext with evidence that the employer's stated reason for the adverse employment action was false.

The stated reason for their presence was that clients buying western art might feel unsure of themselves.