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cause of action

American  

noun

  1. Law. the grounds on which a civil suit is justified.


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“Each count must identify the particular legal basis for liability and contain specific factual allegations that support each cause of action within each count,” Cannon ordered.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

“Each count must identify the particular legal basis for liability and contain specific factual allegations that support each cause of action within each count,” Cannon wrote.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 5, 2025

When this happens, victims of a criminal shooting may sue the maker or seller of the firearms used, advancing any cause of action supported by facts of the case.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2025

The bill also added a civil cause of action.

From Washington Times • May 3, 2023

To-morrow, at breakfast, we are to meet again, and, after making our conclusions known to one another, we shall decide on some definite cause of action.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker