Example: La causa dell'incidente è ancora sotto indagine dalla polizia.
Definition
"La causa" in legal context refers to the reason or basis for a legal case or dispute, often involving an incident or event that prompts judicial investigation or proceedings. It is the underlying matter that justifies the involvement of law and courts.
Translations
the cause
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Etymology
The term "la causa" comes from Latin 'causa', meaning 'reason, motive, or lawsuit'. In Italian legal language, it retained this meaning, referring specifically to the reason or grounds behind a legal case. Did you know? The word also influenced English legal terms like 'cause' in phrases such as 'cause of action'.
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