die Veranlassung
Translation
reason, cause, occasion, arrangements
Examples
Es gab keine Veranlassung zur Sorge.
There was no reason for concern.
Was war die Veranlassung für deinen Anruf?
What was the occasion for your call?
Er traf alle nötigen Veranlassungen.
He made all the necessary arrangements.
Grammar Patterns
Veranlassung zu et3 geben/haben to give/have reason for sth. There is no reason for panic.
auf Veranlassung von j-m at the instigation of sb. He acted at the instigation of his boss.
Similar Words
der Grund (reason), die Ursache (cause), der Anlass (occasion), die Maßnahme (measure)
Etymology
This noun is formed from the verb 'veranlassen' (to cause) with the common noun-forming suffix '-ung'.
Memory Tips
Consider it 'the causing' of something. This can be the reason for an action or the arrangements made to cause an outcome.