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

Pierre also has an open assault and battery with a dangerous weapon case in Somerville and had been out on bail. — Oscar Margain, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026

Eugene Field Park has experienced fires, theft, drug activity, assault and battery, significant dumping and environmental damage. — Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

He is charged with two counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, armed robbery with a firearm, and assault and battery. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 23 Sep. 2026

The Iowa Supreme Court revived the case in May, ruling that the 2021 law does not cover common-law torts such as assault and battery. — William Morris, Des Moines Register, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for assault and battery

• flattery
• slattery

Legal Definition

assault and battery

noun

: assault sense 2