"Direct causation" refers to a situation where one thing directly causes another thing to happen. In other words, when there is a direct cause and effect relationship between two events or actions. Full definition
When I speak of causal agents, I speak of direct causation. (nakedpastor.com)
And because it is not direct causation, it requires all the greater attention if it is to be understood and its negative effects controlled. (huffingtonpost.com)
Even what I have exhibited as direct causation is indirect on a lower level. (nakedpastor.com)