The source of, or reason for, an event or action; that which produces or effects a result.
Sufficient reason for a state, as of emotion.
A goal, aim or principle, especially one which transcends purely selfish ends.
A suit or action in court; any legal process by which a party endeavors to obtain his claim, or what he regards as his right; case; ground of action.
To actively produce as a result, by means of force or authority.
To set off an event or action.
The act of defining a concept or notion by giving its essential constituents.
The act of determining, or the state of being determined.
The act of determining the relations of an object, such as genus and species; the referring of minerals, plants, or animals, to the species to which they belong; classification
A flow, rush, or tendency to a particular part
The state of decision; a judicial decision, or ending of controversy.
The addition of a distinguishing feature to a concept or notion, thus limiting its extent.
Bringing to an end; termination; limit.
The act, process, or result of any accurate measurement, as of length, volume, weight, intensity, etc.
Direction or tendency to a certain end; impulsion.
The quality of mind which reaches definite conclusions; decision of character; resoluteness.
That which is determined upon; result of deliberation; purpose; conclusion formed; fixed resolution.