aggravated assault

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

• noun An assault that includes a legally defined feature that makes the offense more serious than simple assault, such as the use of a deadly weapon or the intent to commit a more serious offense, such as rape.

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• noun Assault with disregard for the value of life, or with a deadly weapon.

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• noun a reckless attack with intent to injure seriously (as with a deadly weapon)