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
Gavriilgah-vree-EEL (Russian)Russian, Greek
Conley-Irish
Deodato-Portuguese
Sybillesee-BI-lə (German)German, French
GracieGRAY-seeEnglish
Rosette-French