The threat of immediate harm or offensive contact is termed as ________.
A) battery
B) assault
C) disparagement
D) libel

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Assault refers to the threat of immediate harm or offensive contact.

Answer A, battery, is the actual physical contact or harm.

Answer C, disparagement, refers to making false or damaging statements about someone or something.

Answer D, libel, refers to the publication of false or damaging written statements about someone or something.

The Threat of Immediate Harm or Offensive Contact Is Termed