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The (total) casualties resulting from an incident or event
Plural for a person killed or injured in a war or accident
“He was so nearly a casualty of the tragic events that claimed the life of Colin Knight.”
Plural for a patient with significant injuries
“John knelt to extract a wad of cotton wool from his black case with the professionalism of a doctor treating a casualty, and held it to the wound in her head to staunch the flow of blood.”
Plural for an unfortunate event, typically happening by chance or accident
“This great casualty was caused by one of the steamers having grounded within range of a battery of 13 guns.”
Plural for chance, fate or luck affecting an event or outcome
“An event so solemn, and connected with such important consequences, is not left to mere casualty, or to fortuitous chance, but is the ordination of Infinite Wisdom.”
Plural for a person or thing that is the object of ridicule or criticism
Plural for the department of a hospital that deals with injuries and medical emergencies
Plural for the cessation of life and all associated processes
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