assault and battery

noun

law
: the crime of threatening and physically hitting or attacking someone

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Farrell is suing his former band member for assault and battery, breach of contract, and intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. Claudia Rosenbaum, Vulture, 25 July 2025 Meanwhile, Navarro sued Farrell for assault and battery following an incident that took place mid-concert during a stop on the band's reunion tour last September. Ashley Hume , Tracy Wright , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 17 July 2025 Guitarist Navarro is also suing Farrell for assault and battery after the altercation during a Boston concert last fall, when Farrell appeared to throw a punch at Navarro. Michaela Zee, Variety, 16 July 2025 Navarro is suing Farrell for assault and battery, while his bandmates Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins are reportedly supporting the lawsuit with claims of negligence, emotional distress and breach of contract. Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for assault and battery

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assault and battery

noun
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