Assault is defined as the intentional act of creating a reasonable apprehension or fear of imminent harmful or offensive contact in another person. It does not require physical contact; the threat alone—if credible and intentional—is sufficient. This differentiates it from battery, which involves actual contact.
Stabbing (B) involves physical harm.
Battering (C) is a form of battery, which requires actual physical contact.
None of the above (D) is incorrect, as assault is the proper term.
[References:, , ASIS POA Manual – Civil Liability and Torts, , PSP Study Guide – Legal Aspects of Physical Security, , =========================QUESTION NO: 43, , What implies that the confinement is for personal advantage rather than to bring the plaintiff to court?, , A. Battery, B. Confinement, C. False imprisonment, D. None of the above, , Answer: C , False imprisonment refers to the unlawful restraint of an individual against their will without legal justification. It becomes particularly problematic when the purpose of confinement is personal advantage, such as intimidation, punishment, or coercion, rather than lawful detention to bring someone before legal authorities., , Battery (A) involves physical contact., , Confinement (B) is a general term and not inherently unlawful., , False imprisonment (C) is the correct legal term for unjustified confinement., , References:, , ASIS POA Manual – Legal Liability and Use of Force, , PSP Study Guide – Civil Legal Doctrines: Torts and Restraint, ]
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