How to Pronounce "assault and battery"
expression
uh-SAULT and BAT-uh-ree
uh-SOLT and BAT-uh-ree
Definition
An expression in law meaning the act of threatening to hurt someone (assault) and then physically attacking them (battery).
IPA Transcription
American English
əˈsɔɫt/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈbætɝi
British English
ɐsˈɒlt/ /ˈænd/ /bˈætəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh-SAULT and BAT-uh-ree
UK
uh-SOLT and BAT-uh-ree
Listen in Context
He was arrested for assault and battery.
Assault and battery is a serious crime.
The police investigated the assault and battery case.
The lawyer explained the difference between assault and battery to the jury.