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heads of loss

noun/ˈhedz əv ˈlɒs/

C2CEFR level
85/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The distinct categories under which items of loss are claimed.

Her schedule broke the claim down into heads of loss: lost earnings, care costs, and future treatment.

Similar: heads of damage

Topic: Litigation in Legal English

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