Why is touching someone without their permission considered assault instead of harassment?
Assault according to my dictionary is an unlawful threat or attempt to harm another physically and you’re not threatening nor attempting to do physical harm.
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The legal definition of assault is along the lines of "a threat or attempt to inflict offensive physical contact or bodily harm on a person, that puts the person in immediate danger of or in apprehension." The unwanted physical contact is what makes it an assault.
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Laws vary, and typically are VERY precise. In some cases, what you describe IS (legally) considered harassment. In other cases: what you describe is (legally) considered assault. Your dictionary - presumably - is not a legal dictionary that provides the legal definition of "assault" that is applicable and relevant to your legal locality. For example: if you live in the U.S., you might have federal, state, county and municipality laws that all affect the legal definition of "assault" in your municipality. Another municipality - perhaps different in some particulars. Another county - perhaps different in other particulars. Another state - ditto. And of course: another country: ditto.
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Assault is any touching of the body without permission, or threatening to touch the body, ie waving the hands in front of a person can be classed as assault. Where as harassment can come in many forms, including stalking, abusive and threatening behaviour, slandering in order to ostracize etc.
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That's because touching someone makes it personal. 👊 Harassing someone is done verbally, by body language or in any other way of intimidation.
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You’re confused because in a part of your “dictionary” you say “not threatening nor attempting to do physical harm” yet assault towards someone IS a threat. Think about what you just said. The assault victim’s rights have been violated by the perpetrator and they have been made uncomfortable or worse than that, they are physically hurt. Never put anyone in a position where they end up getting hurt or uncomfortable. That’s wrong so watch what you do with your hands. It’s ok to offer a handshake which some people may refuse.
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