In literature, “impair” is employed to denote a diminishing or weakening effect across a broad range of contexts. Authors use the term to describe how physical or abstract qualities may be compromised, as when a character’s vigilance remains unfaltering despite potentially distracting influences [1], or when political authority is subtly undermined by the retention of certain records [2]. The word frequently conveys the notion that something essential—be it health, efficiency, reputation, or structural solidity—is being adversely affected, as seen in discussions ranging from the impairment of an institution’s credibility [3, 4, 5] to the potential decline in a person's physical condition [6, 7]. This varied usage underscores the term’s capacity to capture the erosion or corruption of both tangible and intangible attributes.