n. [ L. inflictio: cf. F. infliction. ] 1. The act of inflicting or imposing; as, the infliction of torment, or of punishment. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which is inflicted or imposed, as punishment, disgrace, calamity, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
His severest inflictions are in themselves acts of justice and righteousness. Rogers. [ 1913 Webster ]