pain and suffering
noun
pain and suf·fer·ing
: mental or especially physical distress for which one may seek damages in a tort action
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“Pain and suffering.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/pain%20and%20suffering. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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