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causation

UK
/kɔːˈzeɪʃən/
US
/kɔˈzeɪʃən/
causationnoun
causations
pl
Translations
Philosophers debate the very nature of causation.
Les philosophes débattent de la nature même de la causalité.
Definitions
The act or process of causing something to happen or come into existence.
Genetic mutations are a primary causation of certain cancers.
Law: the principle that establishes a causal link between a defendant's conduct and a claimant's injury or loss.
In tort law, both factual and legal causation must be proven for the plaintiff to succeed.
The relationship between cause and effect.
Philosophers debate the very nature of causation.
Synonyms
causality
cause
reason
factor
influence
causationadjective
UK
/kɔːˈzeɪʃən/
US
/kɔˈzeɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "causation analysis")
Translations
The engineers conducted a detailed causation analysis after the bridge collapse.
Les ingénieurs ont mené une analyse causale détaillée après l'effondrement du pont.
Definitions
Attributive: relating to, involving, or concerned with causation.
The engineers conducted a detailed causation analysis after the bridge collapse.
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