Causal
/ˈkɔːzəl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Relating to or acting as a cause in the relationship between cause and effect.
The court examined the causal link between the defendant's actions and the harm suffered.
Forms
- causally
Related terms
Commentary
In legal contexts, establishing causality often requires demonstrating that the defendant's conduct was a 'but-for' cause of the injury.
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