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causes of action

causes of action is the plural of cause of action.

Meaning of cause of action

Noun

cause of action (plural causes of action)

  1. A condition under which one party would be entitled to sue another.
    • If someone strikes you, then you have a cause of action for battery.
  2. A civil lawsuit.

Questions about causes of action

What is causes of action the plural of?
Causes of action is the plural of cause of action.

Words near causes of action in the dictionary

  1. causers
  2. causes
  3. causes a stir
  4. causes and effects
  5. causes célèbres
  6. causes of action
  7. causes of death
  8. causest
  9. causet
  10. causeth
  11. causets

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