infliction

noun

in·flic·tion in-ˈflik-shən

: the act of inflicting

: 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