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.

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资深译员Tommy，毕业于亚洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译有关基础设施/交通运输领域的法律文件。