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   assault

   /əˈsɔːlt/

   verb

   • 1. make a physical attack on: "he pleaded guilty to assaulting a police officer" Similar hitstrikephysically attackaim blows atslapsmackbeatthrashspankthumpthwackpunchcuffswatknockrappummelpoundbatterpeltweltcanelashwhipclubcudgelbox someone's earsinformal:cloutwallopbeltwhackbashclobberbopbiffsockdeckslugplugknock aboutknock aroundknock into the middle of next weeklay intodo overrough upquiltliterary:smitesexually assaultabusemolestrapeinterfere with
   • ▪ carry out a military attack or raid on (an enemy position): "they left their strong position to assault the hill" Similar attackmake an assault onlaunch an attack onassailpounce onset uponlaunch oneself atstrike atfall onswoop onrushstormbesiege
   • ▪ bombard with something undesirable or unpleasant: "thunder assaulted the ears"

   noun

   • 1. a physical attack: "his imprisonment for an assault on the film director" Similar violencephysical violencebatterymugginggrievous bodily harmactual bodily harmGBHABH
   • ▪ an act that threatens physical harm to a person, whether or not actual harm is done: "he admitted an assault and two thefts"
   • ▪ a military attack or raid on an enemy position: "troops began an assault on the city" Similar attackstrikeonslaughtoffensivestormingchargedrivepushthrustinvasionbombardmentsortiesallyforayincursionraidact of waract of aggressionblitzcampaign
   • ▪ a strong verbal attack: "an articulate assault on all forms of prejudice"
   • 2. a concerted attempt to do something demanding: "a winter assault on Mt Everest"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French asaut (noun), assauter (verb), based on Latin ad- ‘to’ + saltare, frequentative of salire ‘to leap’. Compare with assail.

   Derivatives

   • 1. assaulter noun

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   4 days ago · Criminal law, the body of law that defines criminal offenses, regulates the apprehension, charging, and trial of suspected persons, and fixes penalties and modes of treatment applicable to convicted offenders. Learn more about the principles and types of criminal law in this article.

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   3 days ago · Sexual harassment is defined as when any verbal, non-verbal or physical action is used to change a victim's sexual status against the will of the victim and resulting in the victim feeling inferior or hurting the victim's dignity.

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   What is considered sexual assault?

   • Any sexual act or contact that makes you feel uncomfortable, afraid, or intimidated could fall in the category of sexual assault. Gluck, S. (2021, December 17). What Is Sexual Assault?, HealthyPlace.

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   What is assault in the 3rd degree?

   • Art. 120. Assault & Related Offenses A person is guilty of assault in the third degree when: 1. 2. 3. With criminal negligence, he causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument. Assault in the third degree is a class A misdemeanor.

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   Is assault in the second degree a felony?

   • Assault in the second degree is a class D felony. Source: Section 120.05 — Assault in the second degree, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/120.05 (updated Apr. 26, 2024; accessed Jul. 13, 2024). A person is guilty of assault in the second degree when, 1. With intent to cause serious physical injury to another person,…

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   Is aggravated rape a sexual assault?

   • would think the correct answer is rape. While aggravated rape certainly qualifies as sexual assault, many different types of this violent act exist. Perhaps you picture a stranger breaking into a victim's home or jumping out from behind a clump of bushes to attack a woman walking down a street at night.

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   3 days ago · Sexual assault refers to any unwanted sexual contact; contact against your will and without your consent. Even though the legal definition varies by state, sexual assault and domestic violence organizations consider any unwanted sexual contact sexual assault.

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   1 day ago · The definition includes any sexual activity between children that occurs without consent, without equality, or due to coercion, whether the offender uses physical force, threats, trickery or emotional manipulation to compel cooperation.

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10. newyork.public.law › laws › nNew York Penal Law Section 120.00 – Assault in the third degree

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    Aug 21, 2023 · 1. With intent to cause physical injury to another person, he causes such injury to such person or to a third person; or. 2. He recklessly causes physical injury to another person; or. 3. With criminal negligence, he causes physical injury to another person by means of a deadly weapon or a dangerous instrument.