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assault

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Definitions of assault

English

(CRIMINAL, TORT) the use or threat of force upon another person that makes that person think that they will be attacked, hurt or offensively touched

He was found guilty of assault after a trial at Canterbury Crown Court.

English

a physical attack on another, or a threat or attempt to do so

He was given (=sentenced to) six years for assault with a deadly weapon.