circumstance circumstance /ˈsɝːkəmˌstæns/

noun

1. () A condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity  ( circumstance )
   a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
     Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was canceled.
   Due to unforeseen circumstances, the event was canceled.
   
2. () The set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event  ( setting , context , circumstance )
   the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event
    The historical context
   the historical context
   
3. () Information that should be kept in mind when making a decision  ( condition , circumstance , consideration )
   information that should be kept in mind when making a decision
    Another consideration is the time it would take
   another consideration is the time it would take
   
4. Formal ceremony about important occasions  ( circumstance )
   formal ceremony about important occasions
    Pomp and circumstance
   pomp and circumstance