corporal

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In Wales, Scotland and Jersey any type of corporal punishment, including smacking, hitting, slapping, and shaking is illegal.

From BBC

Perhaps because they had learned their dad does not employ corporal punishment — and not just because the custody ruling forbids the use of violence to discipline kids.

From Washington Post

A grand jury indicted Yue “Emily” Yu, 45, with three felony counts of poisoning and one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury, the Orange County district attorney announced Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

But for the most serious crimes, the courts will now favour life imprisonment sentences of up to 40 years, or corporal punishment such as caning, lawmakers said.

From BBC

Boolowon, then a corporal, is the sole survivor, and family members of the other 15 received the medals on their behalf.

From Seattle Times