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collateral damage


Meanings
  • noun

    Unintended harm or damage to bystanders or non-targets during an attack or operation.

    - "The air strike caused significant collateral damage to civilian structures."
    - "Collateral damage to infrastructure can have long-term economic consequences."

Variants
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collateral damage , collateral damages
Etymology
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Collateral comes from the Latin collateralis, meaning 'relating to the side'. Damage is derived from the Old French damasage, meaning 'damage'.


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  1. The term 'collateral damage' gained widespread use during World War II.

  2. Collateral damage is not limited to military conflicts and can occur in various contexts, such as construction projects or industrial accidents.


Related Concepts
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  1. Civilian Casualties: Refers to the unintended harm or death of civilians during military operations or conflicts.

  2. Military Targeting: The process of identifying and attacking military objectives while minimizing collateral damage.


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Collateral damage is a common theme in war literature and films, highlighting the human cost of military action. It is also a topic of ethical debate and international law.

How to Memorize "collateral damage"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a military operation where a bombing mission accidentally damages civilian buildings or infrastructure.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'collateral damage' with the concept of unintended consequences or bystanders affected by an event.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Civilian damage from attacks, Relating unintended harm' to remember the meaning of collateral damage.


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