Infliction of Injury
/ɪnˈflɪkʃən əv ˈɪndʒəri/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or process of causing physical harm or injury to a person, often relevant in tort or criminal law to establish liability.
The plaintiff alleged the defendant's infliction of injury during the altercation.
Forms
- inflictions of injury
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Commentary
The term typically appears in contexts involving tort liability or criminal charges; distinguishing intentional from negligent infliction is important in legal analysis.
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