pain and suffering



pain and suffering

A legal term for the physical and emotional trauma endured by the complainant in a case. Primarily heard in US. We are in court today because of the pain and suffering that Mr. Smith's reckless driving has caused my client.
See also: and, pain

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
WintonWIN-tənEnglish
Sprague[spreig]
Luisitalwee-SEE-tahSpanish
JasonJAY-sən (English)English, French, Greek Mythology (Anglicized), Biblical
Presley['presli]
ÁLvaroAHL-bah-ro (Spanish)Spanish, Portuguese