Scourging
/ˈskɜːrdʒɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act or punishment of whipping or flogging, historically used as a form of corporal punishment.
The prisoner endured scourging as a disciplinary measure under colonial law.
Forms
- scourging
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Commentary
Scourging as a legal term typically appears in historical or colonial law contexts concerning corporal punishment.
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