Scourge
/ˈskʊr·dʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A cause of great suffering or calamity, often referenced in legal discussions relating to torts or harms.
The defendant's actions were described as a scourge on the community, leading to numerous lawsuits.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'scourge' typically denotes a metaphorical source of widespread harm or injury and is rarely used to describe literal physical punishment.
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