Common Assault

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Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmən əˈsɔlt/

Definitions of common assault

noun a physical attack on someone

Example Sentences

A1 Common assault is a type of crime.

A2 He was charged with common assault after a fight in the bar.

B1 In some countries, common assault is considered a misdemeanor.

B2 The defendant pleaded guilty to common assault and was sentenced to community service.

C1 The lawyer argued that the evidence did not support a charge of common assault.

C2 The court case involved complex legal arguments regarding the definition of common assault.

adjective pertaining to a usual or typical assault that is not aggravated or serious in nature

Example Sentences

A1 Common assault is a type of crime.

A2 The suspect was charged with common assault.

B1 Common assault is considered a minor offense in many jurisdictions.

B2 The lawyer argued that the incident was a case of common assault.

C1 The judge ruled that the defendant was guilty of common assault.

C2 The prosecution presented evidence of common assault in court.

Examples of common assault in a Sentence

formal The defendant was charged with common assault after allegedly physically attacking the victim.

informal He got into a fight at the bar and ended up with a common assault charge.

slang She's facing a rap for common assault because of that bar brawl.

figurative His words were like a common assault on her emotions, leaving her feeling hurt and vulnerable.

Grammatical Forms of common assault

plural

common assaults

comparative

more common assault

superlative

most common assault

present tense

commonly assault

future tense

will common assault

perfect tense

have common assaulted

continuous tense

is common assaulting

singular

common assault

positive degree

very common assault

infinitive

to common assault

gerund

common assaulting

participle

commonly assaulted

Origin and Evolution of common assault

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French/Latin
Story behind the word: The term 'common assault' originated from the Old French word 'assaut', which came from the Latin word 'assultus' meaning a violent attack.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a physical attack or violence, the term 'common assault' has evolved to encompass a broader definition of a deliberate act causing someone to fear immediate violence or physical harm.