causal factor

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It says the primary causal factor for the implosion was the firm's failure to follow "established engineering protocols" for safety and testing.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

But both the French and American agencies state that, in order to understand the full safety implications of the accident, it’s important to list every causal factor.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2023

Another causal factor for the tragedy is the reality of life on Semeru's slopes, where over the decades communities have become inured to volcanic activity, including the summit letting off steam.

From Reuters • Dec. 10, 2021

Prosecutors didn’t have to prove Chauvin’s restraint was the sole cause of Floyd’s death, only that his conduct was a "substantial causal factor."

From Fox News • Apr. 21, 2021

Plainly, though, if the removal of a physical defect is followed by improvement in the school progress, it may be argued that the presence of the defect was a causal factor in the previous retardation.

From Adenoids and Diseased Tonsils Their Effect on General Intelligence by Rogers, Margaret Cobb