English Dictionary

That which produces or effects a result; that from which anything proceeds, and without which it would not exist.
Source : opted (24417)  - auto

That which is the occasion of an action or state; ground; reason; motive; as, cause for rejoicing.
Source : opted (24418)  - auto

Sake; interest; advantage.
Source : opted (24419)  - auto

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.
Source : opted (24420)  - auto

Any subject of discussion or debate; matter; question; affair in general.
Source : opted (24421)  - auto

The side of a question, which is espoused, advocated, and upheld by a person or party; a principle which is advocated; that which a person or party seeks to attain.
Source : opted (24422)  - auto

To effect as an agent; to produce; to be the occasion of; to bring about; to bring into existence; to make; -- usually followed by an infinitive, sometimes by that with a finite verb.
Source : opted (24425)  - auto

To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.
Source : opted (24426)  - auto

Abbreviation of Because.
Source : opted (24427)  - auto