Emotional Harm
/ɪˈmoʊʃənl hɑrm/
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- (n.) Psychological injury caused by distressing or traumatic events, recognized in law for damages in tort and family law contexts.
The plaintiff claimed emotional harm resulting from the defendant’s negligent behavior.
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Commentary
Emotional harm is often assessed through evidence of mental suffering and may require expert testimony; clarity in defining its extent is crucial in legal pleadings and proofs.
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