noun
case
A particular matter or situation under consideration.
The lawyer reviews the case before meeting her new client.
Etymology
Latin casus could mean a fall or something that happens. The idea of what befalls someone became a circumstance or situation, giving case its use for a matter under consideration.
More examples
- This is a rare case of complete recovery.
- She makes a strong case for extending library hours.
- In that case, we should postpone the trip.
Forms
case · cases