■ noun
1》 an event or sequence of events of a specified kind or that has previously been referred to.
2》 a matter that is a particular person's concern or responsibility.
↘( ~s ) matters of public interest and importance.
↘( ~s ) business and financial dealings.
3》 a love ~.
Origin
ME: from OFr. afaire , from à faire 'to do'; cf. ado .