Assailant
/ə-ˈsāl-ənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person who physically attacks or violently initiates an assault against another.
The assailant was apprehended by the police immediately after the attack.
Forms
- assailants
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Commentary
In legal usage, 'assailant' specifically denotes one who initiates an unlawful physical attack, important for distinguishing roles in criminal and tort contexts.
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