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Factor
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An event, circumstance, influence, or element that plays a part in bringing about a result.

A factor in a case contributes to its causation or outcome. In the area of Negligence law, the factors, or chain of causation, are important in determining whether liability ensues from a particular action done by the defendant.


factor n. 1) a salesman who sells in his/her own name on behalf of others, taking a commission for services. 2) something that contributes to the result.



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In the treatment of diabetes, brewers yeast has the highest glucose tolerance factor (GTF) of any food.
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Chromium is needed to make glucose tolerance factor, which helps insulin improve its action.
 
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