aggravated assault

noun

: an assault that is more serious than a common assault: such as
a
: an assault combined with an intent to commit a crime
b
: any of various assaults so defined by statute

Examples of aggravated assault in a Sentence

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Under Huey’s deal, prosecutors agreed to dismiss other counts, including allegations of hijacking and aggravated assault. Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024 Charges including allegations of hijacking and aggravated assault were dismissed. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Mesa is also facing charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024 Then, in 2003, he was convicted of burglary and aggravated assault in Arizona. Nwa Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for aggravated assault 

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of aggravated assault was in 1845

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“Aggravated assault.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aggravated%20assault. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

aggravated assault

see assault

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