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.
Definition of cause for English Language Learners. : 1  something or someone that produces an effect, result, or condition : something or someone that makes something happen or exist. : 2  a reason for doing or feeling something. : 3  something (such as an organization, belief, idea, or goal) that a group or people support or fight for.