Battery that mutilates or causes permanent loss of the use of a part of the body of the victim is called:

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The term "mayhem" refers to a form of battery that involves mutilating or permanently disabling a part of the victim's body, such as cutting off a limb or blinding them. It is a serious criminal offense typically classified as a felony. Choices A, B, C, and D all refer to different types of assault or battery and do not specifically address the permanent mutilation or loss of body function that characterizes mayhem.

Battery That Mutilates or Causes Permanent Loss of the Use