Damaging
/ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
- (adj.) Causing harm or injury, particularly in a legal context referring to acts or evidence that adversely affect rights or interests.
The damaging evidence greatly influenced the court's decision.
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Commentary
Used chiefly as an adjective to describe acts, evidence, or effects that cause legal harm; distinguish from the noun 'damage' which refers to the loss or harm itself.
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