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general damages

/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/

Traducción: Término jurídico que designa la indemnización económica por pérdidas no monetarias, como dolor, sufrimiento, angustia emocional o pérdida del disfrute de la vida, que se presumen consecuencia directa del acto ilícito.

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/ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈdæmɪdʒɪz/C1formallegal
  • esTérmino jurídico que designa la indemnización económica por pérdidas no monetarias, como dolor, sufrimiento, angustia emocional o pérdida del disfrute de la vida, que se presumen consecuencia directa del acto ilícito.

A legal term referring to monetary compensation awarded for non-monetary losses such as pain, suffering, emotional distress, or loss of enjoyment of life, which are presumed to result directly from a wrongful act.

  1. Non-monetary compensationC1formal

    Monetary compensation awarded for non-financial losses such as pain, suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, or emotional distress.

    esdaños y perjuicios no patrimoniales

    • The court awarded general damages for the plaintiff's emotional trauma.
    • General damages are often calculated based on the severity of the injury.
    • The jury considered the victim's pain and suffering when determining general damages.