A(n) ______ may be committed either by attempting to commit the application of force to another person, or by intentionally placing another person in fear of the application of force.

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Assault is the correct term for the act described, as it involves either an attempt to apply force to another person or intentionally causing someone to fear that force will be applied to them. Battery, on the other hand, involves actual physical contact. Confrontation and argument do not specifically relate to the application of force or the fear thereof.

A(n) ______ May Be Committed Either by Attempting to Commit