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I think Imperial is asking for our own personal opinions, rather than a legal definition. I'm going to give it a shot...
Any activity that causes mental, physical discomfort or harm (including embarassment or being demeaned) which is perceived as required for membership and/or an attitude/treatment toward/of certain members (usually new members) that they are lesser people simply because they are newer members of the organization (termed loosely to include sports teams, etc), including having to "earn" membership by activities as described above, particularly when there is an inter/national organization that details membership requirements and such activities being done locally are not included in those membership requirements. (i.e. a standardized exam given in a prescribed manner isn't hazing, but if a group makes up new rules pertaining to that exam, it could be construed as hazing). Activities which are perceived as required or expected for membership which are in direct opposition to the organization's purpose/creed/vision/goals.
Wow, that's tough to define!
Dee
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