Det″ri‐ment (dĕt″rĭ‐ment), n. [L. detrimentum, fr. deterere, detritum, to rub or wear away; de + terere to rub: cf. F. détriment. See Trite.] 1. That which injures or causes damage; mischief; harm; diminution; loss; damage; — used very generically; as, detriments to property, religion, morals, etc.
I can repair
That detriment, if such it be. Milton.
2. A charge made to students and barristers for incidental repairs of the rooms they occupy.
Syn. — Injury; loss; damage; disadvantage; prejudice; hurt; mischief; harm.