Compare damnum absque injuria; depreciation; fault. See also damages; relief; remedy.
EXAMPLE:
Federal law prohibits discrimination based on race. May, a black woman, is refused a job because of her race. Even if she gets another job and although no physical injury resulted to her, she has been injured in the eyes of the law and can pursue a monetary remedy or an award of the job she was refused.
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Source: Barron's Dictionary of Legal Terms, Steven H. Gifis, 5th Edition; ©


