Definition of Casualty
Casualty
ca·su·al·ty


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
one who falls in combat and cannot continue fighting or one who is killed in compbat;

e.g. There were many casualties, both of military personnel and civilians.

(noun)
someone or something that is badly effected by a situation or event;

e.g. Malls are a casualty in this new era of online shopping.

(noun)
a disaster or mishap;

e.g. The insurance does cover losses from floods, earthquakes, and any other casualty.



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