GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   Detriment , n. [L. detrimentum, fr. deterere, detritum, to rub or wear away; de + terere to rub: cf. F. détriment. See Trite.]
   That which injures or causes damage; mischief; harm; diminution; loss; damage; -- used very generically; as, detriments to property, religion, morals, etc.
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   I can repair
   That detriment, if such it be.
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   A charge made to students and barristers for incidental repairs of the rooms they occupy. [Eng.]
   Syn. -- Injury; loss; damage; disadvantage; prejudice; hurt; mischief; harm.
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   Detriment , v. t. To do injury to; to hurt. [Archaic]
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   Other might be determined thereby.
   Fuller.
   
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