Dejection
/dɪˈdʒɛkʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A state of sadness or low spirits affecting a party's disposition in legal contexts, such as in evaluating emotional distress claims.
The plaintiff's dejection was considered as part of the damages for emotional harm.
Forms
- dejection
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Commentary
Use 'dejection' primarily in contexts involving psychological or emotional harm assessments in legal disputes.
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