WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
collateral damage, 
  1. Militarythe killing of civilians in a military attack.
  2. any damage incidental to an activity.
  • 1985–90

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
collateral damage
  1. unintentional damage to civil property and civilian casualties, caused by military operations

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