Infliction (noun)

1. The act of imposing or inflicting something on someone or something.
2. The act of causing harm or suffering on someone or something.

Origin:

This word is derived from the verb "inflict" which means to impose or to inflict something on someone or something.

Examples:

1. The punishment was an infliction of prison time.
2. The war brought about the infliction of great suffering on the population.
3. The disease was a terrible infliction on the body.
4. The punishment was an infliction of a fine.
5. The storm caused the infliction of damage to the area.