Word: harmfulness
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...appellate court, citing a 1980 rape ruling based on the English common-law idea of "the initial de-flowering of the woman as the real harm," unanimously ordered a new trial, essentially stating that how fast was not the issue, nor was whether the accuser had said no during intercourse. In Maryland, rape is determined at the beginning of the sex act, and therefore consent is officially given at that point. The court wrote, "It was the act of penetration that was the essence of the crime of rape; after this initial infringement upon the responsible male's interest...
...BERNANKE, Federal Reserve Chairman, warning lawmakers that a failure to deal with the budgetary strains posed by an aging U.S. population could lead to serious economic harm...
...outdoor pools outfitted with jets, waterfalls and synchronized hydrotherapy stations; several hot-and-cold wading baths; a trio of saunas; and a pair of relaxation areas with open fireplaces. There is also a medical staff on hand for consultation. But after a visit, you may determine the greatest harm to your well-being is parting from these rarefied surroundings. www.tschuggen.ch
...Doha Round really is pronounced dead? The inevitable response will be each for himself, and every continent will be the worse for it. The consequences would be, firstly, that we would miss this wonderful economic opportunity; second, there would be a weakening of the WTO, and this would particularly harm developing countries; and third, it would remove an important bulwark against protectionism...
...adopting this approach, Harvard can ensure it minimizes any potential harm to both Sudanese civilians and to Harvard’s endowment. In addition, it would mean that Harvard would protect itself from ending up in the position it is in today—of finding its money invested in companies with which it has already made a policy decision not to be associated...