enduring harm
[en-ˈdu̇r-iŋ ˈhärm]
noun phrase
dano duradouro
1. Persistent or long-lasting damage, injury, or negative consequences that continue over an extended period
The accident caused enduring harm to his physical health and mental well-being.
O acidente causou dano duradouro à sua saúde física e bem-estar mental.
2. In legal contexts, ongoing injury or damage that has lasting effects on a person or entity
The plaintiff claimed enduring harm from years of workplace discrimination.
A autora alegou dano duradouro decorrente de anos de discriminação no trabalho.
3. Damage or injury whose effects persist and cannot be easily remedied or reversed
Environmental pollution caused enduring harm to the local ecosystem.
A poluição ambiental causou dano duradouro ao ecossistema local.
The term 'enduring harm' is particularly prevalent in North American legal discourse and appears frequently in court documents, insurance claims, and personal injury lawsuits. In Brazil, 'dano duradouro' is similarly used in legal contexts (direito civil) and personal injury cases. The concept reflects a modern understanding of injury that acknowledges long-term consequences beyond immediate physical damage, including psychological and emotional impacts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to bear the scars of enduring harm
enduring harm knows no statute of limitations
enduring harm compounds over time
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