plural of cause of action

(idiomatic) An initiating cause of a chain of events which leads to an outcome or effect of interest.

(transitive) The action of identifying the cause of a chain of events which leads to an outcome or effect of interest. To root cause something's root cause does not necessarily imply the use of root cause analysis (RCA).

(theology, philosophy, sometimes capitalized) An initial cause from which all other causes and effects follow.

Alternative spelling of first cause

plural of lost cause

plural of root cause

plural of material cause

plural of style of cause

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