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atrocious assault and battery

noun

Law.
  1. an assault involving the actual wounding and maiming of another person.
  2. aggravated assault.
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of atrocious assault and battery1

First recorded in 1930–35
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Last week Allowayans felt thoroughly satisfied when a jury convicted their townswoman, Mrs. Lillian Fleming, of "atrocious assault and battery."

Police, fearing a lynching, dispersed muttering crowds, locked up Farmer Craig, charged him with murder, assault with intent to kill, atrocious assault and battery.

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