assault and battery

NOUN

physical harmful attack

Synonyms

WEAK

mugging simple assault

Example Sentences

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Attention will now turn to a civil lawsuit filed by Mr Neely's father, who is seeking damages for alleged civil assault and battery.

From BBC

The suit, which alleges among other things civil rights violations, assault and battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress, seeks a jury trial and unspecified damages.

From Seattle Times

Lawrence Paul Anderson, 44, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Grady County District Court to three counts of murder and single counts of maiming and assault and battery.

From Seattle Times

Nazario was allowed to present claims under state law of false imprisonment and assault and battery to a jury, the judge ruled.

From Seattle Times

Nazario can present claims under state law of false imprisonment and assault and battery to a jury, the judge ruled.

From Seattle Times