injured party
The term "injured party" is primarily used in legal contexts to refer to individuals or entities that have suffered harm or loss due to another's actions or negligence.
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Definition
C1Legal
(formal, technical)The person or entity that has suffered harm, loss, or damage due to another's actions or negligence.
Example
- The injured party filed a lawsuit seeking compensation for the damages.
- In many legal cases, the injured party is entitled to remedies or restitution.
B2General
(informal)The person who has been wronged or treated unfairly in a situation.
Example
- She felt like the injured party after the argument.
- In the dispute, he was clearly the injured party.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "injured party":
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