Tort Law

Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress

/ NEG-lih-jent in-FLIK-shun of ih-MOH-shun-ul dih-STRES /

Definition

Causing emotional harm through careless conduct.

Used in Context

“Negligent infliction of emotional distress required proof of physical symptoms.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: neglegentia, carelessness

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