sexual assault

sexual assault
The indecent conduct of a man toward a woman or child or of a man toward another man, accompanied by the threat or danger of physical suffering or injury or inducing fear, shame, humiliation, and mental anguish. 6 Am J2d Asslt & B § 24. The act of a man in taking indecent liberties with a woman, as where he indecently fondles her without her consent. Walker v State, 132 Ala 11, 31 So 557. The act of a man in placing a woman in fear of an attack by him upon her chastity. 6 Am J2d Asslt & B § 119. See assault with intent to rape; indecent assault.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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