causality

noun

The relationship between something that happens or exists and the thing that causes it; the cause and consequence relationship.

The agency of a cause; the action or power of a cause, in producing its effect.

verb

To bring about; generally a result with a negative connotation

To compel

Roots

causacaus- · Latin · cause, reason

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