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Term: DAMNUM
Definition: Damnum is a Latin word that means loss or damage suffered. It can refer to a single instance of harm or multiple instances of harm. The plural form of damnum is damna.
Definition: Damnum (dam-nuhm) is a Latin word that means a loss or damage suffered. It is used to describe the harm or injury caused to a person or property.
Examples:
The examples illustrate how damnum is used to describe the loss or damage suffered by a person or property. In the first example, the driver suffered a lot of damage to his car and possibly to himself. In the second example, the houses in the area were damaged by the flood. In the third example, the workers were injured and the company had to pay for the damages caused.