infliction of emotional distress
in·flic·tion of emotional distress
: the tort of intentionally or negligently causing emotional distress
called also infliction of mental distress
see also emotional distressDictionary Entries Near infliction of emotional distress
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“Infliction of emotional distress.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/infliction%20of%20emotional%20distress. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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