Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
noun
- the act of inflicting.
- something inflicted, as punishment or suffering.
1530s, from Late Latin inflictionem (nominative inflictio) “an inflicting, a striking against,” noun of action from past participle stem of Latin infligere (see inflict).
noun
1530s, from Late Latin inflictionem (nominative inflictio) “an inflicting, a striking against,” noun of action from past participle stem of Latin infligere (see inflict).