assault

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Intentional or reckless threatening act that causes a person to reasonably fear for life or safety. Actual physical harm or even physical contact is not necessary to constitute an assault; pointing of a gun, dagger, or a sharp object, for example, is an act of assault. However, words alone are insufficient to constitute an assault. See also threat.


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