Both Uses of
assault
in
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
- I have done nothing actionable from the first, but as long as you keep that door locked you lay yourself open to an action for assault and illegal constraint.†
Chpt 3 *
- I had no doubt that the gang of roughs who assaulted me had carried off both my hat and the bird.†
Chpt 7
Definition:
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(assault) to attack someone or something physically or verbally; or to threaten violence