Cause
nounkɔz
Noun
a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
“they worked in the cause of world peace”
a justification for something existing or happening
“he had no cause to complain”
Type of:Justificationevents that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
“they are trying to determine the cause of the crash”
Type of:OriginInceptionOriginationany entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
Verb
give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
“cause a commotion”
“cause an accident”
cause to do; cause to act in a specified manner
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