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but for

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adjective

Say it like: But- fo-r

The correct spelling is but for. Pertaining to a test of causation whereby an agent or action is considered to have caused an event (and therefore to be responsible and/or liable for said event) if, had said ag…

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adjective

  1. 1.Pertaining to a test of causation whereby an agent or action is considered to have caused an event (and 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.

preposition

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

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