Suffere
/ˈsʌfər/
Definitions
- (v.) To undergo or experience something, typically something harmful or unpleasant, in a legal context such as damages or loss.
The plaintiff claims to have suffered financial loss due to the defendant's negligence.
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Commonly used in legal language to describe experiencing harm or loss qualifying for remedies.
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