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

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

At the time, Lindsay pleaded not guilty to two counts of murder, three counts of strangulation and three counts of assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. — Selena Barrientos, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026

When Long Beach, California, required all students in grades K–8 to wear uniforms in the 1990s, reports of assault and battery decreased by 34%. — Amy Morin, Parents, 27 Aug. 2026

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

Rhymes for assault and battery

• flattery
• slattery

Legal Definition

assault and battery

noun

: assault sense 2