Simple English definitions for legal terms
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Aggravation: When something becomes more serious or severe. In some religious communities, it can also mean a punishment that is even worse than the one given before. For example, if someone ignores a punishment like being kicked out of the community, they might get an even worse punishment like being cursed.
Aggravation means:
Here are some examples to help you understand the meaning of aggravation:
These examples illustrate how aggravation means making something worse or more severe. In the first example, the loud music makes the headache worse. In the second and third examples, lying or refusing to admit to wrongdoing makes the punishment more severe.