Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cause of action

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.99 in modern English

Syllables
cause of ac-tion
IPA
20
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
2
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A condition under which one party would be entitled to sue another.

noun

A civil lawsuit.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

causes of action (plural)

Phrases

survival statute

Frequently Paired Words

gravamen standing survival statute

Questions

What does cause of action mean?
A condition under which one party would be entitled to sue another.

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