infliction

noun

in·​flic·​tion in-ˈflik-shən How to pronounce infliction (audio)
1
: the act of inflicting
2
: something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted

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This was the latest legal issue for Ye, who last week faced a lawsuit from a former employee who accused him of infliction of emotional distress, labor code violations and retaliation. Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024 Multiple complaints allege negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Kate Murphy, Axios, 3 Oct. 2024 Amit Patel’s 30-page complaint, filed in the Southern District of New York, accuses the defendants of negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress, conspiracy, and deceptive and unfair trade practices. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 Oct. 2024 Jackson is suing for at least $12 million in damages for breach of contract, infliction of emotional distress, and more. Zoe Guy, Vulture, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for infliction 

Word History

First Known Use

1534, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of infliction was in 1534

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“Infliction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infliction. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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