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wrongful death

/ˈrɒŋfəl dɛθ/

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/ˈrɒŋfəl dɛθ/C1formallegal
  • ruЮридический термин, обозначающий смерть, вызванную халатностью, неправомерными действиями или умышленным поступком другого лица или организации, дающий правопреемникам умершего право подать иск о возмещении ущерба.

A legal term referring to a death caused by the negligence, misconduct, or intentional act of another person or entity, giving the deceased's beneficiaries the right to file a lawsuit for damages.

  1. Legal claim for death caused by negligenceC1formal

    A legal claim against a person or entity whose negligent or intentional act caused someone's death, allowing the deceased's family to seek damages.

    ruНеправомерное лишение жизни

    • The family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hospital.
    • The court awarded compensation in the wrongful death case.
    • Wrongful death claims often involve car accidents or medical malpractice.