Assault (tort)
Tort of intentional, offensive contact / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In common law, assault is the tort of acting intentionally, that is with either general or specific intent, causing the reasonable apprehension of an immediate harmful or offensive contact. Assault requires intent, it is considered an intentional tort, as opposed to a tort of negligence. Actual ability to carry out the apprehended contact is not necessary.[1] 'The conduct forbidden by this tort is an act that threatens violence.'[2]
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For criminal law, see Assault.
In criminal law an assault is defined as an attempt to commit battery, requiring the specific intent to cause physical injury.[3]