Ethnic Intimidation
/ˈɛθnɪk ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of threatening or harassing an individual or group based on their race, ethnicity, or national origin, often criminalized to address hate crimes.
The defendant was charged with ethnic intimidation for targeting victims due to their racial background.
Forms
- ethnic intimidation
- ethnic intimidations
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Commentary
Ethnic intimidation laws are designed to address crimes motivated by bias against ethnic groups; drafters should clarify protected classes and penalties precisely.
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