Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmən əˈsɔlt/
noun a physical attack on someone
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
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.
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.
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