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countercause

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A cause that opposes or counteracts another cause.

Examples

“Thus Edi Faal in the “Reginald Denny” case, and Johnnie Cochran in the “O.J. Simpson” case, developed countercauses that put⟳ the state itself on the defensive.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

counterchallenge counterchange counterchanged Countercharge countercharm countercheck

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