mutilation

mutilation, n.

1. The act or an instance of rendering a document legally ineffective by subtracting or altering — but not completely destroying — an essential part through cutting, tearing, burning, or erasing. [Cases: Alteration of Instruments

1. C.J.S. Alteration of Instruments §§ 2–4.]

2. Criminal law. The act of cutting off or permanently damaging a body part, esp. an essential one. See MAYHEM. [Cases: Mayhem

1. C.J.S. Mayhem §§ 2–6.] — mutilate, vb. — mutilator, n.

---

词条贡献者

译员雪梅，国际知名法学院劳动法专业，专注翻译各种与劳动雇佣有关的法律文件。