cause of action
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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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
If it did, its promoters wouldn’t have had to gin up a cause of action where none existed.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2024
It may be that there was just simply no cause of action, or they were outside the statute of limitations.
From Salon • Feb. 2, 2024
It creates a legal cause of action for providers and others sued in another state, enabling them to recover certain legal costs.
From Washington Times • Jun. 24, 2022
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
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