Mayhem
Legal definition for Indian law research
Definition
mayhem
[Anglo-French mahaim mahain, literally, mutilation, from Old French mahain, from mahaignier to injure, mutilate]
: willful and permanent crippling, mutilation, or disfigurement of any part of another's body
;also
: the crime of engaging in mayhem NOTE: Under the Model Penal Code and the codes of the states that follow it, mayhem is encompassed by assault and aggravated assault.
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