circumstance

Definitions of "circumstance"
  1. An accompanying or determining factor, event, or condition
  2. A piece of evidence that influences the likelihood or unlikelihood of a particular occurrence
  3. A scenario concerning one's financial status
How to use "circumstance" in a sentence
  1. The defendant disputed the circumstance of his arrest, claiming there was no reason for suspicion.
  2. The detective's experience in the field allowed him to quickly grasp the circumstance from the gathered evidence.
  3. One's financial circumstance often plays a major role in determining access to legal representation.

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