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

(transitive) To set off an event or action. / (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.

Alternative form of 'cause; because

(colloquial, slang) Aphetic form of because.

plural of cause

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of cause

simple past tense and past participle of cause

(law, ethics) For a legitimate, specific reason; with justification.

(law, ethics) Alternative form of for cause

A secondary cause.