What is the ruling for accusing someone using the term 'Qawwad'?

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Al-Mughni

Book of Ḥudūd (Prescribed Penalties)

Book 51 · Issue 4 · Bab 1

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Accusation using the term 'Qawwad' necessitates a discretionary punishment (Ta'zir) because this accusation is not one that warrants a fixed statutory punishment (Hadd). Generally, 'Qawwad' refers to a go-between in adultery (a procurer or pimp).