Károsítása

Károsítása is a Hungarian term derived from the verb károsítani, meaning to damage or harm. The word denotes the act of causing damage or the harm inflicted on someone or something. In formal, technical, or legal language it is commonly used to refer to damage to property, rights, or health, and it can be linked to liability and compensation.

Linguistically, károsítása appears as a noun form built from the verb and is related to the broader family of terms such as károsítás (the act of causing damage) and károsodás (the state of being damaged or impaired). The exact meaning in a sentence depends on context, but the core idea is the occurrence or act of harm.

In its practical uses, károsítása appears across several domains. In law and administration, it concerns harm that may give rise to civil or criminal liability and to claims for restitution or compensation. In health and toxicology, it describes harmful effects of substances on living organisms, often contrasted with károsodás, which denotes the resulting impairment or damage. In information technology and cybersecurity, it refers to damage to systems, data, or networks caused by attacks or malware. In environmental contexts, it denotes environmental damage such as pollution or habitat destruction. In business and finance, it can refer to financial losses resulting from harmful events.

Prevention and response involve risk assessment, safety measures, regulatory compliance, and mechanisms for remediation and compensation. Related terms include károsítás, károsodás, and kár, which help distinguish between the act of causing harm and the damage or loss that results.