精神损失费 (jīng shén sǔn shī fèi) — compensation for emotional distress; mental anguish damages
Definition
Legal term for monetary compensation awarded for non-physical harm (emotional pain, mental suffering) in a lawsuit. Pairs with verbs like 赔偿, 支付, and 获得.
noun
compensation for emotional distressmental anguish damages
Examples
- 精神损失费。Fǎ yuàn pàn tā zhī fù shí wàn yuán jīng shén sǔn shī fèi.The court ordered him to pay 100,000 yuan in compensation for emotional distress.
- 精神损失费。Tā yāo qiú duì fāng péi cháng jīng shén sǔn shī fèi.He demanded the other party compensate for mental anguish damages.
- 精神损失费。Shì gù hòu tā men huò dé le jīng shén sǔn shī fèi.After the accident, they received compensation for emotional loss.
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