Battery

For the energy storage device, see Battery (electrical)
Battery is a beating, wrongful physical violence or unwanted touching of another. The actual threat to use force is an assault; the use of it is a battery, which usually includes an assault. "Battery on a police officer is defined as intentionally making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature with an officer." [1]

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1. ↑ W.Va. Woman Accused of Wiping Her Nose on Cop's Shirt Charged With Battery, Associated Press, Fox News Channel, December 27, 2007