1. subject of discussion or attention; case, legal question; dispute (in the saṅgha, to be formally dealt with).
2. cause.

one who causes disputes or lawsuits

(a method) of settling a case or dispute

legal question or case concerning support, or concerning a faction, or a legal question or case arising from censure or criticism

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1. (mfn. and n.) (what is) to be done or made; business, affair; duty, service; purpose, need; something to be done, that must be done; job, task.
2. (n.) see kiccādhikaraṇa

legal case or matter to be dealt with involving or connected with a formal act (of the saṅgha)

on account of desire, in consequence of desire

legal question or case which has been settled.

“a covering of grass”, one of the seven adhikaraṇasamatha (method of setting a case or dispute)

legal case or dispute concerning an offense

as a consequence of guarding or holding fast