Definition Synonyms
Definition of causa - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
reasonDated cause or explanation for somethingDated
- The causa of the noise was a broken fan.
2.
law caseDated legal proceeding in a court of lawDated
- The lawyer prepared for the causa in court.
Expressions with causa
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conferred as a mark of honor without usual requirements
She received her doctorate honoris causa for lifelong contributions to the field..
honorary degree awarded by a university
She received a doctor honoris causa for her contributions to science.
academic degree awarded for achievements or contributions
She received an honoris causa degree for her humanitarian work.
legal term for cause of death
The lawyer discussed the causa mortis in court.
legal principle barring claims from illegal acts
The court dismissed the case due to ex turpi causa.
indicates equal standing or fault in legal context
In pari causa, both parties are equally liable.
Origin of causa
Latin, causa (reason)
Examples of causa in a sentence
His illness was the causa of his absence. The causa was scheduled for next Monday. He filed a causa against the company.
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- French:cause, affaire, ...
- German:Ursache, Causa, ...
- Italian:causa, procedimento legale, ...
- Spanish:causa, proceso judicial, ...
- Portuguese:causa, ...
- Chinese:原因, 诉讼, ...
- Japanese:原因, 訴訟, ...
- Arabic:سَبَب, دَعْوَى, ...
- Hebrew:סִבָּה, תִּיק, ...
- Russian:причина, судебное разбирательство, ...
- Ukrainian:причина, судовий процес, ...
- Hindi:कारण, कौसा, ...
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