Assault

(as-sawlt'.) [From L. a ilio, I spring upon.] (Law.) An attempt, or offer, with force or violence, to do a bodily injury to another, as by striking at him either with or without a weapon.-(Mil.) A furious onslaught made upon a fortified camp or position with intent to carry the same, and in which the a ailants advance without being protected by works. [s. 53]