Chronic Illness
/ˈkrɒnɪk ˈɪlnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A medical condition or disease persisting for a long time or constantly recurring, relevant in legal contexts such as disability claims and healthcare regulations.
The plaintiff provided medical evidence of a chronic illness affecting their ability to work.
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- chronic illness
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying chronic illness can impact eligibility criteria and precedent in disability and insurance cases.
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