A person is liable on the basis of fault for intentional or negligent violation of the required standard of conduct.

任何人基于过错因故意或过失违反被要求的行为标准都要负责任。

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According to the Workplace Bullying Institute, bullying is defined as repeated health-harming behaviors that can include verbal abuse, offensive conduct and intentional sabotage.

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We do know it means more than harassing, which is described as badgering or pestering conduct, since 1512 makes intentional harassment a misdemeanor -- a lesser offense of corruptly persuade, which is a felony.

CNN: Transcript: White House Deputy Counsel Mills' statement