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Just reason for building a showplace (10)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

fairground

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'a showplace' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both locations as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see an association between them that I don't see?

'just reason' is the wordplay.
'just' becomes 'fair' (just can mean fair in the sense of showing justice).
'reason' becomes 'ground' (synonyms).
'fair'+'ground'='FAIRGROUND'

'for building' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for fairground that I've seen before include "that holds attractions" , "rides here" , "Scary ride here perhaps" , "Entertainment venue" , "good enough for entertainment" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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