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psychological injury

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Damage to the psyche caused by an event that may lead to a tort action (lawsuit) or other compensation claim.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: law

Examples

  • If a soldier suffers a psychological injury as a result of combat he or she may be eligible for compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

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