<p><span style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">The absence of a clear, universally accepted legal definition of torture is not just a theoretical issue; the practical consequences of confusion over what precisely constitutes torture are severe. Using waterboarding as a case study,&nbsp;</span><em style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">Torque</em><span style="color: rgba(64, 64, 64, 1)">&nbsp;analyzes the language of torture, the morality of torture, and the importance of communicating an explicit US policy in order to maintain accountability and diplomatic relations.</span></p>