Casualties
/ˈkæʒuəltiz/
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- (n.) Persons killed or injured in an accident, disaster, or armed conflict relevant in legal contexts of liability and compensation.
The report detailed the number of casualties resulting from the industrial accident.
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In legal usage, 'casualties' often appear in contexts relating to liability claims and compensation for harm resulting from accidents or conflicts.
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