(law) A foreseeable event that occurs after a tortfeasor's initial act of negligence and causes injury to a victim. It does not absolve the tortfeasor of liability for injury.

Synonym of superseding cause

plural of cause and effect

Alternative form of root cause

(usually of death or dying) Causes such as illness or disease.

plural of style of cause

plural of root cause

plural of cause célèbre

plural of final cause

plural of formal cause