Bodily harm
Bodily Harm
Bodily harm (pronunciation: /ˈbɒdɪli hɑːrm/) is a legal term of art used in the definition of both statutory and common law offences in Australia, Canada, England and Wales and other common law jurisdictions. It is a synonym for injury or bodily injury and similar expressions, though it may be used with a precise and limited meaning in any given jurisdiction. The term is also used to define a standalone offence.
Etymology
The term "bodily harm" is derived from the Old English words "bodig" meaning "body" and "hearm" meaning "hurt, injury".
Related Terms
- Assault: An intentional act by one person that creates an apprehension in another of an imminent harmful or offensive contact.
- Battery: The intentional and offensive or harmful contact with another person.
- Grievous bodily harm: Any harmful contact with a person that results in a serious physical injury.
- Self-defense: A countermeasure that involves defending the health and well-being of oneself from harm.
- Homicide: The act of a human killing another human.
- Manslaughter: A legal term for the killing of a human being, in a manner considered by law as less culpitable than murder.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Bodily harm
- Wikipedia's article - Bodily harm
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