cause

caussa (Old Latin)

Case, claim. Cause, reason, purpose.

causa (Latin)

For the sake of or on account of (Medieval Latin) thing. (figuratively) justification, explanation. Case, claim, contention. Cause, reason. Motive, pretext. Situation, condition.

cause (Old French)

Cause.

cause (Middle English)

Cause.

cause (English)

To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.. To assign or show cause; to give a reason; to make excuse.. To set off an event or action. (countable) A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.. (countable, legal) 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; [...]