permanent harm
[/ˈpɜrmənənt hɑrm/]
noun phrase
dano permanente
1. injury, damage, or negative consequence that is lasting and cannot be undone or easily repaired
The accident caused permanent harm to his ability to walk.
O acidente causou dano permanente à sua capacidade de caminhar.
2. in legal contexts, injury or damage that results in long-term or lifetime consequences
The lawsuit claimed that the defective product resulted in permanent harm to the consumer.
A ação judicial alegava que o produto defeituoso resultou em dano permanente ao consumidor.
3. irreversible physical, emotional, or psychological injury
The negligence caused permanent harm to the child's development.
A negligência causou dano permanente ao desenvolvimento da criança.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, medical, and insurance contexts in both the United States and Brazil. In legal proceedings, 'permanent harm' is a critical term used to determine compensation amounts and liability. In Brazil, it is frequently seen in labor law cases (direito do trabalho) and personal injury litigation. The concept is fundamental to calculating indenizações (indemnifications) and damages awarded by courts.
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