An assault is defined as any communication or action intended to make another person apprehensive or fearful of immediate physical harm. This focuses on the threat or fear of harm, rather than actual physical contact, which would be considered battery.

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An Assault Is

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An assault is

A) any communication or action intended to make another person apprehensive or fearful of immediate physical harm.
B) harmful or offensive physical contact intentionally performed.
C) harmful or offensive physical contact unintentionally performed.
D) All of these choices are correct.

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