causa

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Definition of causa in English Turkish dictionary

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honoris causa (by reason of honor)
onur honoris causa (dolayısıyla)
mortis causa
(Latin) ölüm sebebi
English - English
a comprehensive term for any proceeding in a court of law whereby an individual seeks a legal remedy; "the family brought suit against the landlord"
{i} reason, motive (Latin)

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causa sine qua non
requisite, necessary condition, vital circumstance (to prove a causal relationship)
exceptio quod metus causa
Also known as the exceptio metus; an exception based on the fact that the underlying cause of action was based on duress or intimidation by the plaintiff of the defendant
gift causa mortis
gift given by a person facing death to a specific recipient on condition that the property must be returned in the event that the giver does not die
honoris causa
(Latin) for the sake of honor
turpis causa
illegitimate motive, motive that is not allowed as the cause for an action