Meaning

• Noun

  1. The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
  2. Sufficient reason.
  3. A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
  4. (obsolete) Sake; interest; advantage.
  5. (obsolete) Any subject of discussion or debate; a matter; an affair.
  6. A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.

• Verb
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