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

Latorre, 53, was arrested Thursday and has been charged with assault and battery after “impersonating a doctor and performing cosmetic surgery without the proper license,” the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

The statutes of limitations for the assault and battery charges he would be likely to face expired years ago.

From Seattle Times

Police arrested a man on suspicion of assault and battery while he was trying to walk away, according to Metro authorities.

From Los Angeles Times

They also point out that violent patients can already face penalties under existing assault and battery laws.

From Seattle Times

“We filed civil suit due to the assault and battery that were made against Gallegos for exercising his 1st Amendment right to protest on a public street,” Salazar said.

From Los Angeles Times