circumstance

(noun) a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity.

(noun) the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event. Synonyms: context, setting. Example: "The historical context."

(noun) information that should be kept in mind when making a decision. Synonyms: condition, consideration. Example: "Another consideration is the time it would take."

(noun) formal ceremony about important occasions. Example: "Pomp and circumstance."