Le dommage
Example: Le dommage causé par l'accident sera indemnisé rapidement.
Definition
"Le dommage" in legal terms refers to the harm or injury suffered by a person or property, which may be physical, financial, or moral. It is the loss or detriment that justifies compensation or reparations under the law.
Etymology
The word "le dommage" comes from the Old French word 'domage,' which traces back to the Latin 'damnum,' meaning loss or harm. Did you know? The term originally referred to a penalty or fine imposed for causing injury, reflecting its legal connotations today.
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"Le dommage" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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