material damage
[/məˈtɪriəl ˈdæmɪdʒ/]
nounpl: material damages
dano material
1. Physical harm or injury to tangible property, objects, or structures that results in financial loss or diminished value
The insurance claim covered material damage to the vehicle from the accident.
A reclamação de seguro cobriu o dano material ao veículo causado pelo acidente.
2. In legal contexts, compensation awarded for physical damage to property as opposed to non-material damages such as emotional distress or lost wages
The court ordered the defendant to pay for material damage to the plaintiff's home.
O tribunal ordenou que o réu pagasse pelo dano material à casa do autor.
3. Quantifiable loss to physical assets in an accident, disaster, or legal incident
The hurricane caused extensive material damage to the coastal properties.
O furacão causou dano material extenso às propriedades costeiras.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, 'material damage' is a formal term commonly used in insurance policies, court proceedings, and damage assessments. It is distinct from 'moral damages' (danos morais) in Brazil, which refers to non-physical harm like emotional suffering. Insurance companies heavily use this terminology when processing claims.
Related Idioms & Phrases
material damage assessment
claim for material damages
extent of material damage
repair material damage
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