Legal Dictionary

Tag: punishments

  • Torture

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Torture Meaning of Torture Bodily pain or hurt inflicted with the object of compelling a disclosure of guilt or of knowledge in respect of a crime or its perpetrator. It was imposed by various means, and […]

  • Impeachment

    Legal Definition and Related Resources of Impeachment Meaning of Impeachment Proceedings for the removal of an officer of the United States or the state for misconduct in his office or for a crime . The accusation is made, under the provisions of […]

  • Aggravator

    Meaning of Aggravator Resources See Also aggravating circumstance under CIRCUMSTANCE Mitigator Sentencing Punishments