Cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance. For ex. when water molecules tend to stick together. Cohesion is what allows spiders and other insects â¦to walk ON water. Adhesion on the other hand, is the attraction between molecules of different substances.
Definition of Assault and Battery. Noun. An unlawful physical attack, or threat of violence, on an individual, with or without actual injury. A crime in which there is actual touching or violence along with the intent to cause a person harm and/or fear.
Assault and battery are not the same thing. Assault is a threat, with the means to carry out a battery, that put the victim in reasonable fear of a battery â offensive touching, harm or danger. The victim must fear that the harm is imminent â that is is coming immediately, as opposed to some time later.