How to pronounce “loss of consortium”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• (law) In the law of torts, the deprivation of the benefits of a family relationship, generally including sex, affection, and companionship, due to personal injuries caused by the tortfeasor to the person from whom the claimant received these benefits.

Practice Nearby Words

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