assault and battery

noun

, Law.

1. an assault with an actual touching or other violence upon another. : a&b

assault and battery

noun

1. criminal law a threat of attack to another person followed by actual attack, which need amount only to touching with hostile intent

Word History and Origins

Origin of assault and battery¹

First recorded in 1580–90

Example Sentences

She is suing Mr Combs and six other people for sexual assault and battery, abuse, false imprisonment and kidnapping, and is demanding a trial by jury.

From BBC

In addition to sexual assault and battery, her lawsuit accuses Mr Brooks of repeatedly exposing himself, making sexually explicit comments and sending inappropriate text messages.

From BBC

Country music superstar Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit filed in California state court.

From BBC

Cristian Perez Latorre is charged with assault and battery, accused of harmful surgery without a proper license in 2021, the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office said.

From Los Angeles Times

A veteran CIA officer is facing assault and battery charges accusing him of drunkenly groping a woman and forcibly kissing her during an office party.

From Los Angeles Times