Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A cause.

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  • noun a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy

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Examples

  • It was the '_victrix_ causa;' and, _as_ such, simply because it was 'victrix,' it had a right in his eyes to postulate the divine favor as mere matter of necessary interference: whilst, on the other hand, the _victa causa_, though it seemed to

    Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers — Volume 2 Thomas De Quincey 1822

  • It was the '_victrix_ causa;' and, _as_ such, simply because it was 'victrix,' it had a right in his eyes to postulate the divine favor as mere matter of necessary interference: whilst, on the other hand, the _victa causa_, though it seemed to

    Narrative and Miscellaneous Papers Thomas De Quincey 1822

  • This latter form of condition is sometimes known as the causa removens prohibens.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery 1840-1916 1913

  • When Dish visited one weekday for lunch, we tried one of the many ceviches, along with a Peruvian specialty called causa, which is made with mashed potatoes and stuffed with avocado and tuna.

    Houston Press | Complete Issue 2009

  • The causa is a combination of mainly potato and other ingredients.

    One For The Table: Picca Peru One For The Table 2011

  • The causa is a combination of mainly potato and other ingredients.

    One For The Table: Picca Peru One For The Table 2011

  • Ceviche often features pieces of either yellow potato or yam, and mashed potatoes are served cold, with fish or chicken salad as toppings, in a dish called causa.

    The Next Big Thing: Peruvian Food Katy McLaughlin 2011

  • The causa is a combination of mainly potato and other ingredients.

    One For The Table: Picca Peru One For The Table 2011

  • The causa is a combination of mainly potato and other ingredients.

    One For The Table: Picca Peru One For The Table 2011

  • If it was an honorary title given to him by some institution in recognition of his contribution to cultural genocide, then it would be a doctorate honorus causa, which is meaningless in academic circles; it's like being an honorary Mousketeer.

    December 2005 2005

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