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stalking

stalking Stalking is a pattern of behavior aimed at a particular person that happens repeatedly, such as unwanted closeness, nonconsensual contact, or threats.

Stalking is a pattern of behavior aimed at a particular person that happens repeatedly, such as unwanted closeness, nonconsensual contact, or threats. It is the kind of conduct that would make a reasonable person feel fear.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Stalking” (D055807).
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