noun
- A case or instance; a particular occurrence or situation (used chiefly in legal and formal contexts).
Usage: Latin term; formal or legal register; Often appears in phrases like 'casus belli' (an act or event that provokes war)
Examples
- The treaty addressed the casus belli that had sparked the conflict.
- In legal documents, each casus is examined separately.
- The casus of the accident was investigated thoroughly.
- This casus represents a rare exception to the rule.
- The judge considered the specific casus before ruling.