vahingontorjunta

Finnish

pronunciation
Definitions
  • prevention of damage to people or property
  • damage control efforts to curtail losses

Etymology

Affix from Finnish vahinko (damage, mishap, accident) + Finnish torjunta (defence, fighting off).

Origin

Finnish

torjunta

Gloss

defence, fighting off

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