Legal Definitions - fustigation

fustigation

Fustigation is when someone is beaten with a stick or club. It can also mean giving harsh criticism.

• The bully was punished for fustigation of his classmate.
• The coach gave fustigation to the team for not practicing hard enough.

The first example illustrates the physical aspect of fustigation, where someone is beaten with a stick or club. The second example shows the non-physical aspect of fustigation, where someone is given harsh criticism.