intentional infliction of emotional distress

intentional infliction of emotional distress
n.
A deliberate act done expressly to inflict emotional distress on its victim.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.


intentional infliction of emotional distress
v. Intentionally causing another person extreme psychological suffering through one's actions.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary. . 2000.

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