for cause
fər kɔz
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Definition of for cause - Reverso English Dictionary

Adverb

legalwith a legitimate and specific reason
  • The employee was terminated for cause.
  • The contract was voided for cause after the breach.
  • He was dismissed for cause due to misconduct.
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Expressions with for cause

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formal objection asking removal of a candidate because of bias or disqualification
The defense made a challenge for cause against the prospective juror.

Terms with for cause included in their meaning

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comfort
tells someone there is no serious problem or cause for concern
motivation
cause or motive for an action
charity
give money or goods for a charitable cause
protest
participating in an organized walk for a cause
discipline
cause suffering for wrongdoing or crime
fundraising
bazaar selling books to raise funds for a cause
community gathering
event organized to collect money for a cause
donation organizer
person who raises money for a cause

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  1. French:pour motif valable, ...
  2. German:legitim, ...
  3. Italian:per giusta causa, ...
  4. Spanish:con causa justificada, ...
  5. Portuguese:por justa causa, ...
  6. Chinese:有原因, ...
  7. Japanese:正当な理由で, ...
  8. Arabic:لِسَبَبٍ مَشْرُوع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִטַּעֲמִים מֻצְדָּקִים, ...
  10. Russian:по уважительной причине, ...
  11. Ukrainian:на законних підставах, ...
  12. Hindi:वैध कारण, ...

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