The Law Dictionary for Everyone
Bullying is the use of intimidation, coercion, threats, or force to dominate others. Bullying behaviors are often habitual, creating a long-term problem for victims. There are several types of bullying, though there is not federal law specifically defining bullying behaviors. Some states do have anti-bullying laws. To explore this concept, consider the following bullying definition. Definition of Bullying Noun The […]
Read moreCyberstalking refers to the crime of using the Internet, email, or other types of electronic communications to stalk, harass, or threaten another person. Cyberstalking most often involves sending harassing emails, instant or text messages, or social media posts, or creating websites for the sole purpose of tormenting the victim. To explore this concept, consider the following cyberstalking definition. Definition of […]
Read moreAccording to the U.S. Department of Justice (the “DOJ”), the term cybercrime refers to any illegal activity for which a computer is used as its primary means of commission, transmission, or storage. The list of criminal activities made possible by the widespread use of computers how grown exponentially in recent decades, and includes such acts as dissemination of computer viruses, […]
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