Mutiliation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003336",
  "term": "Mutiliation",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The act of inflicting a severe injury on a person or animal that permanently disfigures, disables, or destroys a body part. In criminal law, this offense is often categorized as aggravated assault or mayhem, depending on the jurisdiction and the intent of the perpetrator. Specific statutes define the degree of injury required for a charge of mutilation.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/mutiliation/"
}