reasons of the above vs reasons for the above

Both "reasons of the above" and "reasons for the above" are commonly used, but "reasons for the above" is more grammatically correct and widely accepted. The preposition "for" is typically used to indicate the cause or purpose of something, making it the more appropriate choice in this context.

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reasons of the above

This phrase is commonly used but less grammatically correct than the alternative.

This phrase is used to introduce the rationale or explanations related to the content mentioned above.

Examples:

Can you please explain the reasons of the above decision?
I need to understand the reasons of the above statement.

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In view of the reasons explained above, the Committee on Development has no objections to the amendments referring to the SALW case included in the proposal.
(89) For all of the reasons outlined above, it is concluded that the criteria as set out in Article 3(4) of the basic Regulation have been met. The findings at recital 162 of the provisional Regulation are, therefore, confirmed.
For these reasons the above claim cannot be accepted.
You believe in reason above all else.
Specifically, TSOs shall not limit interconnection capacity in order to solve congestion inside their own control area, save for the above-mentioned reasons and reasons of operational security.
Specifically, TSOs may not limit interconnection capacity in order to solve congestion inside their own control area, except for the above mentioned reasons and reasons of operational security.
Specifically, TSOs may not limit interconnection capacity in order to solve congestion inside their own control area, except for the above mentioned reasons and reasons of operational security [1].
The reason the above-named folks are better than you is because you got feelings.
For the above reason we cannot publish your manuscript.
For all of the above reasons your Rapporteur also disagrees with the view that the EU cannot meets its Kyoto commitments.
For the above reasons, the rapporteur is aware of the importance of this directive.
For the above reasons your rapporteur recommends that the Council common position be adopted without amendments.
For the above reasons I have voted yes to the report.
I have voted against Amendment No 2 for the above reasons.
For the above reasons, we have voted against the report in question.
For all the above reasons, I also disagree with the view that the EU cannot meet its Kyoto commitments.
For the above reasons, we have chosen to abstain from voting.
For the above reasons, I voted for this proposal.
For the above reasons, I voted for the report brought before Parliament today.
For the above reasons, I voted against this resolution.

Alternatives:

reasons for the above
reasons behind the above
reasons pertaining to the above
reasons regarding the above
reasons concerning the above

reasons for the above

This phrase is grammatically correct and widely accepted.

This phrase is used to introduce the rationale or explanations related to the content mentioned above.

Examples:

Can you please explain the reasons for the above decision?
I need to understand the reasons for the above statement.

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What were the reasons for the above administrative reshuffle involving the transfer of the unit responsible for matters relating to GMOs from the Directorate-General for the Environment to the Directorate-General for Health? 2.
The Rapporteur is planning to examine in more detail the reasons for the above-average increases of the Council's budget in the recent years.
If no, please give reasons for exceeding the above limit.
Comments: The reason for having the above mentioned national derogation is that the development of electronic equipment makes it possible, for example, for the oil companies using such equipment to transmit continuously to the vehicles information about the customers.
For these reasons the above claim cannot be accepted.
For these reasons, the above-mentioned aircraft should not operate to the Community.
For these reasons, the above claims are dismissed.
Qt was selected for the reasons mentioned above.
For the reasons set out above, I cannot see a good reason for introducing a European Tobin tax.
Reasons for failures ascribed to the above harmful organisms or other factors shall be entered in the file where records concerning stock nurseries are kept.
For confidentiality reasons the above figures have either been given in the form of ranges or are not exact.
Consequently for the reasons stated above, these undertaking offers cannot be accepted.
Human pharmacokinetic studies with Xeomin have not been performed for the reasons detailed above.
Food should not be inserted as proposed in this Regulation for the reasons explained above.
For the reasons outlined above the British Conservative Delegation abstained on this report.
We have voted against the report for the reasons given above.
For the reasons given above, we are voting against the proposal.
For the reasons stated above, I felt compelled to vote in favour.
For the reasons explained above, I voted against the Nassauer report.
The IMI Decision needs a solid legal basis, for the reasons mentioned above.

Alternatives:

reasons of the above
reasons behind the above
reasons pertaining to the above
reasons regarding the above
reasons concerning the above

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