Clubbing
/ˈklʌbɪŋ/
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- (n.) A tort involving intentional infliction of bodily harm by repeated blows, often leading to bruising or injury.
The victim sued for damages after the clubbing incident at the protest.
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In legal contexts, "clubbing" specifically refers to bodily harm caused by blunt force trauma, often relevant in assault and battery claims.
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