Meaning: Causing or capable of causing harm. Context examples: too much sun is harmful to the skin / harmful effects of smoking. Similar: counterproductive (tending to hinder the achievement of a goal) damaging; detrimental; prejudicial; prejudicious ((sometimes followed by 'to') causing harm or injury) ill (resulting in suffering or adversity)
Definition of 'Exclusions'. Definition: Exclusions are the cases for which the insurance company does not provide coverage. These are the conditions excluded from the insured event to avoid losses to the company. Description: Life insurance contracts have certain specified provisions and clauses which have to be fulfilled so that the claim can be considered valid.
Income Exclusion Rule. DEFINITION of 'Income Exclusion Rule'. A rule that sets aside certain types of income as nontaxable. There are many types of income that qualify under this rule, such as life insurance death benefit proceeds, child support, welfare and municipal bond income. Income that is excluded is not reported anywhere on Form 1040.