Cause

That which produces or effects a result; that from which anything proceeds, and without which it would not exist.

That which is the occasion of an action or state; ground; reason; motive; as, cause for rejoicing.

Sake; interest; advantage.

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.

Any subject of discussion or debate; matter; question; affair in general.

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.

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.

To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.

Abbreviation of Because.

a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort"

a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord"