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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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2. www.forbes.com › advisor › legalWhat Is Harassment? Meaning, Types And Punishment - Forbes

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   2 days ago · Assault is an intentional act that creates a fear of immediate harm to a victim. Assault is the threat of harm, while a related offense, battery, occurs only if unwanted contact actually occurs.

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4. newyork.public.law › laws › nN.Y. Penal Law § 120.05 – Assault in the second degree

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   4 days ago · For a purpose other than lawful medical or therapeutic treatment, he intentionally causes stupor, unconsciousness or other physical impairment or injury to another person by administering to him, without his consent, a drug, substance or preparation capable of producing the same; or.

5. www.criminaldefencelawyers.com.au › common-assaultCommon Assault - Criminal Defence Lawyers Australia

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   2 days ago · The common assault definition is an assault to any person causing injuries that do not amount to actual bodily harm. This attracts criminal prosecution carrying heavy penalties prescribed by the common assault crimes act in section 61 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW). Common assault is amongst the lower end of seriousness of the range of assaults ...

6. www.healthyplace.com › abuse › emotionalEmotional Abuse: Definitions, Signs, Symptoms, Examples

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   1 day ago · Definition of Emotional Abuse. One definition of emotional abuse is: "any act including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation, infantilization, or any other treatment which may diminish the sense of identity, dignity, and self-worth."

   • One definition of emotional abuse is: "any act including confinement, isolation, verbal assault, humiliation, intimidation, infantilization, or any...
   • Emotional abuse symptoms vary but can invade any part of a person's life. Signs of emotional abuse include: 1. Yelling or swearing (read about: Emo...
   • In some countries emotional abuse is defined and the following examples of emotional abuse are given by Justice Canada: 1. Threats of violence or a...

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TortTort - Wikipedia

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   1 day ago · Assault (article one): Assault is defined as the "intentional application of any kind of force" either without their consent or by obtaining consent through fraud. It also includes "any attempt" to do so if the plaintiff reasonably feared injury.

8. www.schmidtandclark.com › sexual-assault-vsSexual Assault vs Molestation (5 Differences & Punishments)

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   5 days ago · “Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. Falling under the definition of sexual assault are sexual activities as forced sexual intercourse, forcible sodomy, child molestation, incest, fondling, and attempted rape.”

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   What is considered sexual assault?

   • “Sexual assault is any type of sexual contact or behavior that occurs without the explicit consent of the recipient. Falling under the definition of sexual assault are sexual activities as forced sexual intercourse, forcible sodomy, child molestation, incest, fondling, and attempted rape.” The US Department of Justice Sexual offenses include:

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   What does assault mean in a criminal case?

   • Assault (article one): Assault is defined as the "intentional application of any kind of force" [w] either without their consent or by obtaining consent through fraud. It also includes "any attempt" to do so if the plaintiff reasonably feared injury.

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   What is the difference between assault and harassment?

   • Assault is an intentional act that creates a fear of immediate harm to a victim. Assault is the threat of harm, while a related offense, battery, occurs only if unwanted contact actually occurs. Engaging in assault or making threats can be a type of unlawful harassment.

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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. 28, 2024; accessed Jun. 8, 2024). ³ 120.05 Assault in the second degree. A person is guilty of assault in the second degree when, 1.

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   Can you be charged with assault if you threaten someone?

   • If your state has a separate harassment statute, it is possible you could be charged with both assault and harassment if you engage in a pattern of threatening acts. If your state does not have a separate crime called harassment and you make threats against someone, you could simply be charged with assault.

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10. www.britannica.com › topic › sexual-abuseSexual abuse | Definition, Law, & Facts | Britannica

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    4 days ago · sexual abuse, in criminal law, any act of sexual contact that a person suffers, submits to, participates in, or performs as a result of force or violence, threats, fear, or deception or without having legally consented to the act.