Synonyms: causal agency, causal agent, cause
Definition: any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results
Similar words: physical entity
Definition: an entity that has physical existence
Synonyms: movement, campaign, cause, crusade, drive, effort
Definition: a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end
Usage: he supported populist campaigns; they worked in the cause of world peace; the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant; the movement to end slavery; contributed to the war effort
Similar words: venture
Definition: any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
Synonyms: lawsuit, case, causa, cause, suit
Definition: a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy
Usage: the family brought suit against the landlord
Similar words: legal proceeding, proceeding, proceedings
Definition: (law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
Synonyms: reason, grounds, cause
Definition: a justification for something existing or happening
Usage: he had no cause to complain; they had good reason to rejoice
Similar words: justification
Definition: a statement in explanation of some action or belief
Synonyms: cause
Definition: events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
Usage: they are trying to determine the cause of the crash
Similar words: origin, origination, inception
Definition: an event that is a beginning; a first part or stage of subsequent events
Definition: give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
Usage: cause a commotion; make a stir; cause an accident
Definition: make or cause to be or to become
Usage: make a mess in one's office; create a furor