1. Noun
The act of inflicting or imposing; as, the infliction of torment, or of punishment.
2. Noun
That which is inflicted or imposed, as punishment, disgrace, calamity, etc.
3. Noun
an act causing pain or damage
Vocabulary classified under Law
4. Noun
the act of imposing something (as a tax or an embargo)
Vocabulary classified under Law
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