Which crime consists of offending someone's dignity or decorum?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Injúria
- Step 1: Article 140 defines injúria as offending the dignity or decorum of a person.
Answer
Injúria.
Why not the others: Calúnia and difamação involve imputing a fact.
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