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(often with ''of'', typically of adverse results) The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result. +

(especially with ''for'' and a bare noun) Sufficient reason. +

(principled goal)A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends. +

(obsolete) Sake; interest; advantage.

(obsolete) Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.

(law) A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.

To set off an event or action; to bring about; to produce.

(ditransitive) To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.

(obsolete) To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

('cause); because