criminal assault

Definition of "criminal assault"
  1. A form of assault that is classified as a criminal act instead of a civil wrong
How to use "criminal assault" in a sentence
  1. The man was accused of committing criminal assault when he attacked his neighbor without provocation.
  2. The courts treat criminal assault more severely than civil assault.
  3. Criminal assault charges were filed against the accused after his violent act.
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