Inflicting
/ɪnˈflɪktɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (gerund)) The act of causing harm or imposing something unwelcome, such as injury or punishment.
The defendant is charged with inflicting bodily harm on the victim.
Forms
- inflict
- inflicted
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Commentary
As a gerund, 'inflicting' describes the act of imposing harm or penalty, often used in criminal and tort law contexts.
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