Attacks
/ˈætæk/
Definitions
- (n.) An act of hostile aggression or assault, especially in criminal law or tort law contexts.
The defendant was charged with assault following the attack on the victim.
Forms
- attack
- attacking
- attacked
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Commentary
In legal drafting, 'attack' often requires specification of the context—whether criminal, tortious, or in cybersecurity—to avoid ambiguity.
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