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Moderatebut for
The correct spelling is but for.
How to pronounce but for
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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Meanings
adjective
- 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.Except, except for, not counting; were it not for.
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