Causation

Definition

• Legally defined as the "causal relationship between conduct and result", causation is a means of connecting an entity's conduct with a resulting effect, which in tort law is usually an injury. Causation for an event does not always prove a legal liability, and in some cases, causation is completely immaterial to legal liability.

Synonyms
cause and effect, give rise to, causality, events leading to outcome

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