As with all catalysts, enzymes do not alter the position of the chemical equilibrium of the reaction. In the presence of an enzyme, the reaction runs in the same direction as it would without the enzyme, just more quickly.
CAUSE, pleading .The reason; the motive. 2. In a replication de injuria, for example, the plaintiff alleges that the defendant of his own wrong, and without the cause by him in his plea alleged, did, &c.
Full Definition of CAUSE. 1. a: a reason for an action or condition: motive b: something that brings about an effect or a result c: a person or thing that is the occasion of an action or state; especially: an agent that brings something about. 2. a: a ground of legal action b: case. 3. : a matter or question to be decided. 4.