For example Because the injuries were so serious, the conviction was for grievous bodily harm. Show source/s Plain English Campaign Give feedback This page was not useful This page was useful Thank you for your feedback. If you have another few minutes please take the time to tell us about our new Dictionary service. Thank you for your answer, if you can tell us more that would really help Update
Actual bodily harm Hurting another person but less severely than would amount to grievous bodily harm.