Detriment

Definition of Detriment

Det´ri`ment Pronunciation: dĕt´rĭ`ment

n.	1.	That which injures or causes damage; mischief; harm; diminution; loss; damage; - used very generically; as, detriments to property, religion, morals, etc. I can repair That detriment, if such it be. - Milton.
	2.	A charge made to students and barristers for incidental repairs of the rooms they occupy.
v. t.	1.	To do injury to; to hurt. Other might be determined thereby. - Fuller.

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