infliction
noun
in·flic·tion
in-ˈflik-shən 
1
: the act of inflicting
2
: something (such as punishment or suffering) that is inflicted
Examples of infliction in a Sentence
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Some of the claims in the lawsuit include negligent care and supervision; negligent hiring, retention and supervision; and intentional infliction of serious emotional distress.
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Austin Mullen, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit referenced wrongful death, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, loss of consortium and violation of Smith’s 14th Amendment rights.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024
Robson, a choreographer and director, and Safechuck, a writer, actor and director, sued MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures for negligence, breach of duty and intentional infliction of emotional distress in separate lawsuits in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2024
Quinn and Huskins reportedly settled with the city of Vallejo in 2018 for $2.5 million after suing three years earlier for false imprisonment, defamation, false arrest and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Angered by both the initial post and the follow-up, Mann filed a lawsuit against National Review in October of 2012, claiming that both Steyn and Lowry had not only libeled him, but were guilty of the intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Mar. 2024
The wrongful death claim, which is a predecessor to a lawsuit, was filed last week and includes allegations against sheriff's personnel such as assault, battery, false imprisonment, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Brian Day, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
The claim, which signals that the family plans to sue the county, says legal action could focus on allegations of assault, battery, false imprisonment, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
The civil suit lists five causes of action, including intentional infliction of emotional distress, malicious prosecution and defamation.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
Austin Mullen, NBC News, 19 Apr. 2024
The lawsuit referenced wrongful death, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, loss of consortium and violation of Smith’s 14th Amendment rights.
—Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2024
Robson, a choreographer and director, and Safechuck, a writer, actor and director, sued MJJ Productions and MJJ Ventures for negligence, breach of duty and intentional infliction of emotional distress in separate lawsuits in 2013 and 2014 respectively.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2024
Quinn and Huskins reportedly settled with the city of Vallejo in 2018 for $2.5 million after suing three years earlier for false imprisonment, defamation, false arrest and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 3 Apr. 2024
Angered by both the initial post and the follow-up, Mann filed a lawsuit against National Review in October of 2012, claiming that both Steyn and Lowry had not only libeled him, but were guilty of the intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—The Editors, National Review, 13 Mar. 2024
The wrongful death claim, which is a predecessor to a lawsuit, was filed last week and includes allegations against sheriff's personnel such as assault, battery, false imprisonment, negligence, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Brian Day, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
The claim, which signals that the family plans to sue the county, says legal action could focus on allegations of assault, battery, false imprisonment, negligence and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 22 Mar. 2024
The civil suit lists five causes of action, including intentional infliction of emotional distress, malicious prosecution and defamation.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Infliction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/infliction. Accessed 5 May. 2024.
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