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direct cause — An active and efficient cause, that is, a proximate cause. See proximate cause … Ballentine's law dictionary
direct cause — That which sets in motion train of events which brings about result without intervention of any force operating or working actively from new and independent source; or, as one without which the injury would not have happened. Norbeck v. Mutual of … Black's law dictionary
direct cause — That which sets in motion train of events which brings about result without intervention of any force operating or working actively from new and independent source; or, as one without which the injury would not have happened. Norbeck v. Mutual of … Black's law dictionary
cause — 1 n 1: something that brings about an effect or result the negligent act which was the cause of the plaintiff s injury ◇ The cause of an injury must be proven in both tort and criminal cases. actual cause: cause in fact in this entry but–for… … Law dictionary
direct — di·rect 1 vt 1: to order with authority the testator direct ed that the car go to his niece 2: to order entry of (a verdict) without jury consideration the court direct ed a verdict in favor of the defendant 3: to act … Law dictionary
direct — vb 1 Direct, address, devote, apply are comparable when used reflexively with the meaning to turn or bend one s attention, energies, or abilities to something or when meaning to turn, bend, or point (as one s attention, thoughts, or efforts) to a … New Dictionary of Synonyms
direct or immediate cause — See proximate cause; direct cause; immediate cause … Black's law dictionary
direct or immediate cause — See proximate cause; direct cause; immediate cause … Black's law dictionary
Cause Mapping — is a problem solving method that draws out, visually, the multiple chains of interconnecting causes that lead to an incident. The method, which breaks problems down specific cause and effect relationships, can be applied to a variety of problems… … Wikipedia
cause, superseding — n. An intervening cause that substantially affects the ultimate outcome of the series of events and breaks the chain of causation between the direct cause and the effect. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks … Law dictionary
