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Cause

Defined in 1 dictionary — Bouvier (1839)

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

practice, is a contested question before a court of justice; itis a suit or action. Causes are civil or criminal. Wood’s Civ. Law, 302; Code 2,5 4, 16.