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 both a criminal act and an intentional tort. This means that a person guilty of assault or battery is both liable in criminal courts (against the local, state, or federal government) and in civil courts (against the victim or victimâs family of the intentional tort).