assault and battery

noun

law
: the crime of threatening and physically hitting or attacking someone

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Carroll is still charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, and Brainard is facing a witness intimidation charge. Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025 Eerie 'Box Demon' Sparking Fear in Quiet Suburb After Being Captured on Ring Camera Is ID'd by Police Bethany Harrison, the commonwealth's attorney for the city of Lynchburg, confirmed to the outlets that a misdemeanor charge of assault and battery charge was issued against Everett. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 13 Mar. 2025 Advertisement Kevin Tang, who was wounded by Tran, is also suing Tran’s estate for assault and battery, and alleges negligence and liability by Star Ballroom. Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2025 Damon Marsalis Gaines, 39, of Upper Marlboro, Md., faces assault and battery charges after being arrested by airport authorities following an altercation at the airport, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said. Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for assault and battery

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“Assault and battery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/assault%20and%20battery. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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assault and battery

noun
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