assault and battery

noun

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

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Christopher Baker, 36, faces several charges in connection to the January crash, including motor vehicle homicide, manslaughter, two counts of assault and battery, leaving the scene and more, the Boston Police Department said in a Feb. 13 news release. Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025 Anthony Lopes was arrested on Monday on charges of: assault and battery by discharging a firearm, carrying a firearm without a license, possession of a high-capacity firearm, and armed robbery. Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2025 Additionally, Brainard was charged with witness intimidation, and Carroll was charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon for allegedly slamming the car door on the victim. Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Jan. 2025 Last month, Zachary filed his complaint in the New York Supreme Court, accusing Penny of negligence, assault and battery. Cheyanne M. Daniels, The Hill, 8 Jan. 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 5 Mar. 2025.

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assault and battery

noun
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