tortum definition

tortum literally means................

Related to tortum

  • Torture means the intentional infliction of severe pain or suffering, whether physical or mental, upon a person in the custody or under the control of the accused; except that torture shall not include pain or suffering arising only from, inherent in or incidental to, lawful sanctions;

  • Assault means the same as defined in Iowa Code section 708.1.

  • Juvenile means any person defined as a juvenile in any member state or by the rules of the Interstate Commission, including:

  • Extortion Extortion means to directly or indirectly demand or accept a bribe, facilitating payment or kickback or other payment by threat of force, intimidation or exercise of authority.

  • Corporal punishment means hitting, spanking, swatting, beating, shaking, pinching, excessive exercise, exposure to extreme temperatures, and other measures that produce physical pain.