circumstance

ˈsəːkəmst(ə)ns
ˈsəːkəmstans
ˈsəːkəmstɑːns

noun

a fact or condition connected with or relevant to an event or action.

we wanted to marry but circumstances didn’t permit

situation,conditions,set of conditions,state of affairs,things,position,events,turn of events,incidents,occurrences,happenings,episodes,factors,context,background,environment,circs,shit