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Detriment (d&ebreve_;tr&ibreve_;m&eitalic_;nt), n. [L. detrimentum, fr. deterere, detritum, to rub or wear away; de + terere to rub: cf. F. détriment. See Trite.] 1. 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.
Milton.
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2. 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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