loss of consortium

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loss of consortium

Etymology: ME, lossen, to lose; L, consortionis, companionship

(in law) a claim for damages sought in recompense for the loss of conjugal relations, including society, affection, and assistance, and impairment or loss of sexual relations. Loss of consortium may be charged against a person whose negligence or malfeasance caused injury to the spouse or against a person who caused a marriage to break up.

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