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direct cause
[/dɪˈrɛkt kɔːz/]
noun
pl: direct causes
causa direta
1.
The immediate or primary factor that produces a specific effect or result, with no intervening agents or conditions
The direct cause of the accident was the driver's failure to brake in time.
A causa direta do acidente foi a falha do motorista em frear a tempo.
2.
In law and philosophy, the proximate cause that directly leads to a consequence without intermediate steps
In this case, the direct cause of injury was the defective product, not the user's negligence.
Neste caso, a causa direta da lesão foi o produto defeituoso, não a negligência do usuário.
3.
The fundamental reason or source from which something originates
Lack of oxygen is the direct cause of the plant's death.
A falta de oxigênio é a causa direta da morte da planta.
Synonyms
immediate cause
proximate cause
primary cause
root cause
Antonyms
indirect cause
remote cause
secondary cause
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
causa direta
Standard usage in legal and technical contexts
São Paulo
causa direta
Common in business and legal documentation
Portugal
causa direta
Formal usage, particularly in legal proceedings
Rio de Janeiro
causa direta
Standard usage with no regional variation
Related Idioms & Phrases
get to the root cause
trace back to the direct cause
establish the direct cause of action
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