Question

intentionally touching another person without permission is called what?
○ slander
○ assault
○ negligence
○ battery

Explanation:

• Slander is a false spoken statement damaging someone's reputation, not related to touching.
• Assault is the threat of harmful or offensive contact, not the contact itself.
• Negligence is a failure to exercise reasonable care, not intentional touching.
• Battery is defined as intentionally touching another person without their permission or legal justification.

Answer:

D. Battery