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atrocious assault and battery

American  

noun

Law.

  1. an assault involving the actual wounding and maiming of another person.

  2. aggravated assault.

Etymology

Origin of atrocious assault and battery

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Last week Allowayans felt thoroughly satisfied when a jury convicted their townswoman, Mrs. Lillian Fleming, of "atrocious assault and battery."

From Time Magazine Archive

Police, fearing a lynching, dispersed muttering crowds, locked up Farmer Craig, charged him with murder, assault with intent to kill, atrocious assault and battery.

From Time Magazine Archive

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