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causation
noun cau·sa·tion \kȯ-ˈzā-shən\
: the act or process of causing something to happen or exist
: the relationship between an event or situation and a possible reason or cause
Full Definition of CAUSATION
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a : the act or process of causing b : the act or agency which produces an effect
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First Known Use of CAUSATION
1615
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Rhymes with CAUSATION
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