dis|serv|ice

dis|serv|ice
dis|serv|ice «dihs SUR vihs», noun.
bad treatment; harm; injury; detriment: »

You do a disservice to him when you fail to give him credit for his efforts. The bar association's position is a disservice to the bench, since it would disqualify an excellent judge;…and it is a disservice to the bar association, since it reflects an unreasoned prejudice (Francis W. H. Adams).


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