Assault and battery

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What is the difference between the two?

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Battery is unlawfully causing bodily harm to another individual. Assault is, more or less, the intent to commit battery.

If I swing a bat and you and miss, it’s assault. If I swing a bat at you and hit, it’s assault and battery.

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