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

Karen Solomon was wanted for assault and battery with a dangerous weapon with serious bodily injury, Saucier said at a news conference Friday. — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Suspended Trooper Christopher Regan, caught on camera appearing to pummel a fellow Statie at a Quincy bar, has waived this week’s show-cause hearing and will be arraigned next month on a single assault and battery charge. — Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026

Karen Solomon, 58, is wanted on charges of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon and assault and battery with a dangerous weapon causing serious bodily injury, Worcester Police Chief Paul Saucier said during a Friday news conference. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2026

Arjun Aravind is charged with two counts of murder, two counts of assault and battery on a household or family member, two counts of assault and battery, use of a vehicle without authority and theft of a motor vehicle, according to the DA. — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for assault and battery

• flattery
• slattery

Legal Definition

assault and battery

noun

: assault sense 2