aggravated assault
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aggravated assault

noun

Definition of AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

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

First Known Use of AGGRAVATED ASSAULT

1845

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