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| − | Battery is a beating, | + | <small>''For the energy storage device, see [[Battery (electrical)]]''</small><br /> |
| + | '''Battery''' is a beating, wrongful physical [[violence]] or unwanted touching of another. The actual threat to use force is an [[assault]]; the use of it is a battery, which usually includes an assault. "Battery on a police officer is defined as intentionally making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an officer." <ref>[https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,318609,00.html W.Va. Woman Accused of Wiping Her Nose on Cop's Shirt Charged With Battery], [[Associated Press]], [[Fox News Channel]], December 27, 2007</ref> | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:22, March 18, 2020
For the energy storage device, see Battery (electrical)
Battery is a beating, wrongful physical violence or unwanted touching of another. The actual threat to use force is an assault; the use of it is a battery, which usually includes an assault. "Battery on a police officer is defined as intentionally making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an officer." [1]