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In legal terms, acting to the detriment of someone else means causing harm or damage to their interests.
Making poor financial decisions can be to the detriment of one's financial health.
Ignoring market trends can be to the detriment of a company's success.
Skipping classes can be to the detriment of a student's academic performance.
Neglecting proper nutrition can be to the detriment of one's physical well-being.
In the context of writing, a detrimental review can harm an author's reputation and book sales.
A psychologist may assess the potential detriments of a certain behavior or thought pattern on a person's mental health.
A lawyer must consider the potential detriments of a legal strategy before advising a client.
A doctor must weigh the benefits and detriments of a particular treatment before prescribing it to a patient.