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 is not useful This page is 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 feedback. If you could tell us more, it would really help. Submit
Actual bodily harm Hurting another person but less severely than would amount to grievous bodily harm.