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consortium definition - legal

n

  1. The affection, companionship, and sexual gratification that one receives from another, especially from a spouse or, in some states, a fellow participant in a civil union. See also alienation of affections and conjugal rights.
  2. In some states, the affection and companionship between a parent and a child. See also alienation of affections.
loss of consortium
The loss of such affection, companionship, and sexual gratification as a result of the negligent or intentional injury or death of a spouse. May be the basis for a tort action for alienation of affections or an element in determining the damages awarded in a wrongful injury or death lawsuit.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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