Oppression
Black's Law Dictionary · Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Black's Law Dictionary
The misdemeanor committed by a publlc officer, who under color of his office, wrongfully inflicts upon any person any bodily harm, imprisonment or other injury.
1 Russ. Crimes, 297; Steph. Dig. Crim. Law, 71. See U. S. v. Deaver (D. C.) 14 Fed. 597.