assault and battery

noun

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

Examples of assault and battery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The complaint charges negligence, assault and battery and fraud, among other claims. Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 19 June 2024 Kawada was charged with poisoning, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon on a pregnant person and assault and battery on a household or family member. Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 29 May 2024 Ravizza will face multiple charges in Plymouth District Court on Tuesday, including assault with intent to murder, and two counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 26 May 2024 Rodriguez is currently being prosecuted for a charge of misdemeanor assault and battery under color of authority. Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for assault and battery 

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Legal Definition

assault and battery

noun
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