infliction

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The jury took only about an hour to clear the Grammy-winning rapper of the allegations of assault, battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress as well as negligence and false imprisonment.

From BBC • Sep. 2, 2025

Lively is trying to drop claims of intentional infliction of emotional distress and negligent infliction of emotional distress, the publication added.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

Renderos has also sued the actor and multiple unidentified co-defendants for intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, negligent infliction of emotional distress and property damage.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

The family is suing Danzer for fraud as well as for medical battery and infliction of emotional distress.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2024

So the more civilized adopted the idea that punishment is a consequence and not an infliction.

From The Works of Robert G. Ingersoll, Vol. 11 (of 12) Dresden Edition?Miscellany by Ingersoll, Robert Green