zulasten
/t͡suˈlastn̩/ preposition C2- detrimental to, to the detriment of (someone/something) · Der Arbeitsstress geht zulasten der Gesundheit der Arbeitnehmer. Work stress is detrimental to workers' health.
- at the cost of (something) · Weitere Erhöhungen zulasten der Steuerzahler sind nicht vertretbar. Further increases at the cost of taxpayers are not justifiable.
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