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chained_bear commented on the word causa causans
"'...but upon my honour I think the seasickness is the true causa causans, though it is possible that some sharp reflexion in the gunroom may have precipitated his decision to leave the ship.'"
--Patrick O'Brian, The Thirteen Gun Salute, 72
March 3, 2008