Impaction
/ɪmˈpækʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of forcibly pressing or wedging something into a space, causing obstruction or blockage, often used in legal contexts relating to property or tort law.
The impaction of the debris caused damage that led to the negligence lawsuit.
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Commentary
In legal usage, impaction often refers to physical blockage or wedging that results in injury or property damage, relevant in tort claims or liability considerations.
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