causae

/ˈkɔːziː/

Definitions

1. noun

plural form of ‘causa’, a cause or reason; a judicial process or trial, especially in ancient Rome.

“The court heard the causae of the dispute and made a fair judgment.”

2. noun

plural form of ‘causa’, a cause or reason; a judicial proceeding.

“The Roman law provided for a thorough examination of the causae in each case.”

Synonyms

  • causes
  • reasons
  • trials

Antonyms

  • consequences
  • effects