actual cause

Definition of "actual cause"
  1. The real, genuine, and existing reason or factor that leads to an outcome or result in a certain situation
How to use "actual cause" in a sentence
  1. The judge ruled that the driver's failure to stop at the sign was the actual cause of the accident.
  2. The detective concluded that the faulty wiring was the actual cause of the fire.
  3. The lawyer argued that the defendant's negligence was the actual cause of the injury.

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