El dany



Example: El dany causat pel incendi va ser molt greu per l'empresa.

Definition


"El dany" refers to the harm or injury caused to someone or something, often resulting in loss, damage, or impairment. In legal contexts, "el dany" typically denotes the negative impact or damage that can justify compensation or legal action.

Etymology


The term "el dany" comes from the Latin word 'damnum,' meaning damage or loss. Over time, it evolved into Old Catalan and modern Catalan as "dany," retaining its meaning related to harm or injury. Did you know? The concept of 'damnum' was central in Roman law, influencing many modern legal systems.

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"El dany" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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