Harming
/ˈhɑːrmɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of causing injury, damage, or loss to a person or property under legal consideration.
The defendant's actions resulted in harming the plaintiff's reputation.
Forms
- harm
- harms
- harmed
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Commentary
Used primarily as a gerund form of 'harm' to describe ongoing or continuous damage relevant in tort and criminal law contexts.
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