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Definition of have a part in

: to be involved in : to be a factor in Did alcohol have a part in causing the accident?

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“Have a part in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/have%20a%20part%20in. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.

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