But-for Definition

preposition

Except, except for, not counting; were it not for.

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adjective

(law) Pertaining to a test of causation whereby an agent or action is considered to have caused an event (therefore to be responsible and/or liable for said event) if, had said agent or action not existed, the event would not have taken place.

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But-for Sentence Examples

  • I know in my heart it can never be, but for today, it is.

  • I considered hanging up but for some reason delayed.

  • His gaze searched her eyes, but for once apparently found no answer.

  • Perhaps it was a resurgence of his forgotten priestly training but for the first time, Howie was more lucid than I.

  • Now it stood empty but for a few derelict buildings.

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Words Starting With

BBUBUT

Words Ending With

RORFOR

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Words Starting With B and Ending With R

Starts With B & Ends With RStarts With BU & Ends With RStarts With B & Ends With OR

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With B7 Letter Words Ending With R