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Definition cause of action in American English

cause of action noun

[countable] noun
/ˌkɔz əv ˈækʃ(ə)n/
1

a fact or set of facts that is sufficient to justify legal action

Example

The judge can strike out the claim if there is no ascertainable cause of action.

Synonyms and related words
abatable accrual alienate evidence sign suggestion
Definition cause of action in American English