2occasion verb
occasions; occasioned; occasion·ing [+ obj] formal : to cause (something)
▪ The program has occasioned [=brought about] much discussion about violence on television. — often used as (be) occasioned ▪ Her trip back home was occasioned by her mother's recent death.
▪ The program has occasioned [=brought about] much discussion about violence on television. — often used as (be) occasioned ▪ Her trip back home was occasioned by her mother's recent death.
