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Tort Laws
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Invasion of Privacy | exposure or revealing of information without pt. consent |
| Assault | Threat or attempt to injure |
| Battery | Unlawful touching of another person without consent |
| False imprisonment | restraining an individual or restricting their freedom |
| Abuse | Care that results in physical harm, pain, or mental anguish |
| Defamation of Character | false statements that could damage character |
| Slander | False spoken information |
| Libel | False written information |
| Malpractice | bad practice or professional negligence |
| Negligence | Failure to give care that is normally expected, resulting in injury |