casus

Meanings

• noun

  A case, instance, or example.

  - "In this casus, the defendant was found guilty."
  - "The casus of the argument was a misunderstanding."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with casus
buzzes , muses , fuses

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. casus (la) : a case, instance, or example.
   

2. casus (en) : a genus of small, predatory birds
   

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Variants

List of all variants of casus that leads to same result
casus belli

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Etymology

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From Latin 'casus' meaning 'fall, accident, misfortune'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'casus belli' refers to the cause of war.

2. In Latin, 'casus' is also the past participle of the verb 'cadere', which means 'to fall'.

3. The concept of casus has been used in various fields beyond law, such as mathematics, physics, and philosophy.

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Related Concepts

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1. jurisprudence: The study of law and the application of legal theories and principles.

2. legal precedent: A prior decision in a similar case that is used as an authority for deciding new cases.

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Culture

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In Roman law, a casus was a specific set of circumstances that determined the application of a legal rule. The concept of casus has been used extensively in literature, particularly in legal and philosophical contexts.

How to Memorize "casus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a box or container representing the concept of 'casus'.
   - Visualize various instances or examples that fit inside the container.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'casus' with the idea of a specific situation or instance.
   - Think of a time when you had to deal with a difficult case or situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'casus': 'In every casus, it's important to consider all the facts.'
   - Use the acronym CASUS to remember the definition: Case, Application, Situation, Understanding, Solution.

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