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    Question

    Do mere words amount to an assault?

    A Yes Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B No Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C No, but the words which a person uses may give to his gestures or preparation such a meaning as may make those gestures or preparations amount to an assault Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Partial yes if words which a person uses gives to his gestures or preparation meaning amounting to an assault Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    No, but the words which a person uses may give to his gestures or preparation such a meaning as may make those gestures or preparations amount to an assault, Section 351. Assault: Explanation— Mere words do not amount to an assault. But the words which a person uses may give to his gestures or preparation such a meaning as may make those gestures or preparations amount to an assault.

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