### Question
How does the law define noneconomic loss?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 7943*, **noneconomic loss** is defined as:

> loss for physical or emotional pain, suffering, inconvenience, physical impairment, mental anguish, disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of society or companionship, loss of consortium (other than loss of domestic service), hedonic damages, injury to reputation, or any other nonpecuniary loss of any kind or nature

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 7943*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 70-STRENGTHENING AND IMPROVEMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS > SUBCHAPTER VIII-GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part F-Uniform Provisions > subpart 3-teacher liability protection**

