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Substantial Factor
substantial factor n
: an important or significant factor that is not necessarily the only factor leading to a plaintiff’s injury but is sufficient to have caused the injury by itself compare but-for
Source: Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.