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

Miller’s lawsuit alleges six counts, including negligent infliction of emotional distress and assault and battery. — Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026

Cook pleaded guilty to first degree murder, possession of contraband in a jail and assault and battery, the DA’s office said in a statement to PEOPLE. — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026

He was previously charged with assault and battery with a dangerous weapon (scissors) and assault with intent to maim, and he was convicted of arson. — Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 24 July 2026

In college, Hill pleaded guilty to domestic assault and battery by strangulation. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 23 July 2026

Rhymes for assault and battery

• flattery
• slattery

Legal Definition

assault and battery

noun

: assault sense 2