单词 | effectual cause |
释义 | > as lemmaseffectual cause ΚΠ 1535 W. Marshall tr. Marsilius of Padua Def. of Peace vii. f. 18v And than afterwardes we shall make inquysycyon & serche of the effectuell cause of them [L. de ipsarum causa mouente]. 1581 Compendious Exam. Certayne Ordinary Complaints iii. f. 46 I must..try out the effectuall cause of this inclosures. 1650 J. Reynolds Flower of Fidelitie i. 12 Thalmeno still burning with desire to know the effectual cause of this Ladies desolate retirement. 1686 T. Pierce Law & Equity Gospel 411 But it follows not thence that 'tis the Causa Energetica, the effectual Cause of our coming thither. 1785 H. Worthington Disc. on Var. Subj. v. 111 His goodness..will be an effectual cause of thy eternal punishment, if thou dost not repent. < as lemmas |
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