Pains
Definitions
- (n.) Plural form of pain, referring in legal contexts to physical or emotional suffering recognized in claims for damages.
The plaintiff sought compensation for the pains endured due to negligence.
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- pain
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'pains' often specifically denotes multiple instances or types of suffering, distinct from the singular 'pain' which may refer more generally to the concept.
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