Causally
/ˈkɔːzəli/
Definitions
- (adv.) In a manner relating to cause and effect, indicating that one event is responsible for another in law.
The injury was causally linked to the defendant's negligence.
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Commentary
Used primarily in tort and liability law to establish a connection between conduct and injury; careful drafting should distinguish 'causally' from mere correlation.
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