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harassment

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harassment (h[schwa]-ras-m[schwa]nt orhar-[schwa]s-m[schwa]nt). Words, conduct, or action (usu. repeated or persistent) that, being directed at a specific person, annoys, alarms, or causes substantial emotional distress in that person and serves no legitimate purpose. • Harassment is actionable in some circumstances, as when a creditor uses threatening or abusive tactics to collect a debt. [Cases: Civil […]

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suffer

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suffer, vb. 1. To experience or sustain physical or emotional pain, distress, or injury (suffer grievously)(suffer damages). [Cases: Damages 31, 49.10, 50.10. C.J.S. Damages §§ 92, 95, 98–104; Torts§§ 67–79, 82–83.] 2. To allow or permit (an act, etc.) (to suffer a default).

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