intentional tort
Medical term Medical Law and Ethics
A wrongful act the person knew, or should have known, was wrong, such as assault, battery or false imprisonment.
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- assaultIntentionally making someone fear they will be harmed or touched offensively.
- batteryIntentionally touching or harming a person without consent.
- false imprisonmentRestraining a person or confining them to an area without legal justification or consent.
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