address harm
[əˈdrɛs hɑːrm]
verb phrase
reparar danos; abordar o prejuízo; mitigar danos
1. to deal with, confront, or take action to remedy damage, injury, or negative consequences caused to someone or something
The company needs to address harm caused by the data breach.
A empresa precisa reparar os danos causados pela violação de dados.
2. to acknowledge and work toward resolving negative impacts or wrongs in legal, social, or personal contexts
Community leaders met to address harm from historical injustices.
Líderes comunitários se reuniram para abordar os prejuízos das injustiças históricas.
3. to implement corrective measures or compensation for injuries, losses, or wrongdoing
The organization developed a plan to address harm to affected residents.
A organização desenvolveu um plano para mitigar os danos aos residentes afetados.
This phrase is increasingly common in both Brazilian and American English in discussions of corporate accountability, restorative justice, and social responsibility. In Brazil, it reflects growing emphasis on institutional responsibility and reparations for historical wrongs. In the USA, it's widely used in legal, corporate, and social justice contexts, particularly regarding discrimination, data breaches, and community harm.
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