circumstance

US /ˈsɝː.kəm.stæns/
UK /ˈsɝː.kəm.stæns/
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1.

a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action

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The police are investigating the circumstances of her death.
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Under no circumstances should you open that door.
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2.

one's financial or material situation

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They are living in reduced circumstances.
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Despite her difficult circumstances, she remained optimistic.
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meansresourcesfinancesincomewealth
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under the circumstances