(singulare tantum, legal) The tort whose action is such an act. (fencing) A non-competitive combat between two fencers. Synonyms * Derived terms * antiassault * assault and battery * nonassault * reassault Coordinate terms * battery
(singulare tantum, legal) The tort whose action is such an act. (fencing) A non-competitive combat between two fencers. Synonyms * Derived terms * antiassault * assault and battery * nonassault * reassault Coordinate terms * battery
When it comes to the difference between crime and civil wrong, distinguishing a Civil Wrong from a Crime is a fairly simple exercise for many of us. For those of us who are not well acquainted with the precise definition of each term, identifying the difference can be somewhat complex. Howe...