Humiliation
/ˌhjuːməˌlɪˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or state of being publicly degraded or shamed, often significant in defamation, tort, and human rights law.
The plaintiff sought damages for the humiliation caused by the defamatory statement.
Forms
- humiliations
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Commentary
Humiliation is commonly addressed in legal contexts under claims for emotional distress or damage to reputation but is not a standalone tort in many jurisdictions.
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