Insult to Injury
/ˈɪnsʌlt tə ˈɪndʒəri/
Definitions
- (n.) An aggravation of a harm or wrong already suffered, often used to describe a situation where a secondary injury or offense exacerbates an initial injury or legal wrong.
The court recognized the defendant’s refusal to compensate as adding insult to injury.
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- insult to injury
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'insult to injury' often illustrates how additional wrongful acts compound the original injury, relevant in assessing damages or moral prejudice.
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