causative

Definition of "causative"
  1. Refers to something that has the power to bring about an effect or result
How to use "causative" in a sentence
  1. The lawyer identified smoking as the causative factor for his client's lung cancer.
  2. The causative effects of the defendant's negligence became clear during the trial.
  3. An effective legal strategy can be a causative factor in winning a lawsuit.

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