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Legal Definition of loss

1 : physical, emotional, or especially economic harm or damage sustained: as a : decrease in value, capital, or amount — compare gain b : an amount by which the cost of something (as goods or services) exceeds the selling price — compare profit c : something unintentionally destroyed or placed beyond recovery d : the amount of an insured's financial detriment due to the occurrence of a stipulated event (as death, injury, destruction, or damage) in such a manner as to create liability in the insurer under the terms of the policy (Merriam-Webster)

An assault is the act of inflicting physical harm or unwanted physical contact upon a person or, in some specific legal definitions, a threat or attempt to commit such an action. It is both a crime and a tort and, therefore, may result in criminal prosecution, civil liability, or both. (Wikipedia)

Legal Definition of emotional distress: a highly unpleasant emotional reaction (as anguish, humiliation, or fury) which results from another's conduct and for which damages may be sought. — called also emotional harm, mental anguish, mental distress, mental disturbance, mental suffering. (Merriam-Webster Dictionary)