plural of material cause

plural of root cause

plural of cause and effect

plural of common cause

plural of first cause

plural of rebel without a cause

(chiefly UK) An issue or incident (originally, a legal case) arousing widespread controversy or public debate.

(idiomatic) A person or thing that is hopeless or futile.

(chiefly US) Alternative form of cause célèbre

(law) the case title for a cause of action/lawsuit; a description of the parties involved, such as Johnson v. Smith.