Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
actual bodily harm
Legal Term
/ˈak(t)ʃ(ə)l ˈbɒdili hɑːrm/
Definition
Actual bodily harm refers to physical injury that causes impairment to an individual’s health or comfort, which is more than transient or trifling.
Examples
- She was charged with actual bodily harm after the altercation.
- The jury must decide whether the injuries sustained were indeed classified as actual bodily harm.
- The victim reported actual bodily harm due to the attack.
Meaning
It describes a level of harm that is serious enough to warrant legal action, typically occurring in situations involving violence or assault.
Synonyms
- Physical injury
- Bodily injury
- Assault
