Battery
/ˈbætəri/
Definitions
- (n.) The unlawful physical acting upon a threat, or an offensive contact with another person.
He was charged with battery after hitting the pedestrian.
Forms
- batteries
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Commentary
Battery often requires actual physical contact, distinguishing it from assault which may be only a threat.
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