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causation

noun cau·sa·tion \k-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

1
a :  the act or process of causing
b :  the act or agency which produces an effect
2
:  causality
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First Known Use of CAUSATION

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