Mental Anguish
/ˈmɛn.təl ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/
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- (n.) Emotional suffering or distress recognized by law as a compensable injury, often arising from personal injury or wrongful acts.
The plaintiff sought damages for mental anguish resulting from the accident.
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Mental anguish is frequently distinguished from physical injury in tort claims and requires proof of significant emotional impact.
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