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dam·age
/ ˈdamij/
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n.
1.
physical harm caused to something in such a way as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function.
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unwelcome and detrimental effects:
damage to his reputation.
2.
(damages)
money claimed or awarded in compensation for a loss or injury.
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v. [tr.]
inflict physical harm on (something) so as to impair its value, usefulness, or normal function:
the car was badly damaged
[as adj.] (damaging)
heat can be damaging to color film.
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have a detrimental effect on:
the scandal could damage his career.
PHRASES: what's the damage? inf., humorous
used to ask the cost of something.DERIVATIVES:
dam·ag·ing·ly
adv.
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Damages recoverable on tort theories in construction cases.
Magazine article from: Defense Counsel Journal; 1/1/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...they have to think about damages? But our clients occasionally...settlements require effective damage analyses. Damages usually are the highlight...learn the theories of damages, not just with some...catastrophe follow. TORT DAMAGE THEORIES Within the realm...
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Damage Control: Dove Hair Care Exposes The Truth Behind Women's Hair Damage.
PR Newswire; 5/5/2009; 700+ words
; New study reveals that hair damage is standing between women and beautiful...spend an average of 30 minutes daily on damage causing activities such as brushing...believe their hair has little or no damage(1). The truth is all women have...
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Flood damage estimate nears $90 million mark Officials hope aid will help pay for recovery
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 7/10/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...those who suffered flood damage are continuing to tally up...local governments suffered damages of about $90 million that...for federal aid. Some of the damage from the June 21 storm, such...following is a summary of flood damage compiled by local officials...
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Punitive damages: from myth to theory.
Magazine article from: Iowa Law Review; 3/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...that the current problem with punitive damages in the United States is not, as popularly...function of the tort system. Punitive damages suffer from a different sort of crisis...and litigants the purpose of punitive damages. The argument contains the following...
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Damage propagation in multidirectional composites subjected to compressive loading
Magazine article from: Metallurgical and Materials Transactions; 1/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; The mode of compressive damage growth in multidirectional composites...detailed systematic study of the nature of damage evolution is presented and the microstructural basis for treating compressive damage as a cracklike feature is explained...
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Liquidated damages. (Legal Jargon).(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: Business Credit; 3/1/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...above criteria for enforcing liquidated damages. Can the damages be "reasonable" in relation to the actual damage suffered and still be "difficult to determine"? If the liquidated damages clause applies to a type of breach for...
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Damage control, or how to sue your contractor.(INSIDER'S OUTLOOK)
Magazine article from: Real Estate Weekly; 8/3/2005; ; 700+ words
; Property owners faced with consequential damages stemming from a contractor's breach of contract...understand the difference between consequential damages and compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are those which are most...
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Flood damage still being tallied Officials say region could get $90 million in federal aid
Newspaper article from: The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; 7/10/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...those who suffered flood damage are continuing to tally up...local governments suffered damages of about $90 million that...for federal aid. Some of the damage from the June 21 storm, such...following is a summary of flood damage compiled by local officials...
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Damage control, or how to sue your contractor.
Magazine article from: Real Estate Weekly; 7/27/2005; ; 700+ words
; Property owners faced with consequential damages stemming from a contractor's breach of contract...understand the difference between consequential damages and compensatory damages. Compensatory damages are those which are most...
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Damage detection system for structures with smart AE sensors.
Magazine article from: Journal of Acoustic Emission; 1/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...reinforced concrete structures using a damage detection system using Smart AE sensor...computer receives the digital data for damage index of the structure, and displays it for monitoring. Keywords: Damage detection system, Smart AE sensor...
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Damages, Assessment of
Book article from: A Dictionary of Business and Management
...General and specific damages General damages represent compensation for general damage, which is the kind of...exemplary damages Substantial damages are awarded to provide compensation when actual damage has been caused. By contrast...
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Damages
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law
DAMAGES Monetary compensation that is awarded by...the wrongful conduct of another party. Damages attempt to measure in financial terms the...suffered because of a defendant's actions. Damages are distinguishable from costs, which...
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Punitive Damages
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law
...the 1970s, punitive damages have been criticized...exorbitant punitive damage awards have driven...business. Punitive damages have been characterized...rules of compensatory damage liability. Punitive damages help the plaintiff...
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Liquidated Damages
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law
...contractual advantage of liquidated damages clauses is that the parties...and legal fees. Liquidated damages clauses are commonly used in...contracts. For buyers, liquidated damage clauses limit their loss if...and enforcement of liquidated damages clauses have changed over the...
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Dna Damage and Repair
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Aging
DNA DAMAGE AND REPAIR DNA is the master molecule and...functions, and there is good evidence that damage to the DNA can lead to cellular dysfunction...caused by the gradual accumulation of DNA damage over a life span. DNA damage occurs at...
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