Batteries
/ˈbætəriz/
Definitions
- (n.) Unlawful and intentional offensive or harmful touching of another person without consent.
He was charged with batteries after striking the victim.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'batteries' is simply the plural of 'battery,' referring to multiple acts or instances of unlawful physical contact.
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