Colorado POST Practice Exam

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What legal term describes an intentional act that inflicts injury to another?

Trespassing
Battery
Assault
Negligence

The correct answer is: Battery

The correct answer is battery, which refers to an intentional act causing physical harm or offensive contact to another person. This legal term emphasizes that the act was deliberate, distinguishing it from acts that may be careless or unintentional, such as negligence. Battery requires that the perpetrator intended to make contact that results in injury or offense, making it crucial for establishing liability in civil or criminal cases. In contrast, trespassing involves entering someone else's property without permission and does not necessarily imply physical harm. Assault, while related, typically involves the threat or attempt to cause harm, creating apprehension of such contact but not necessarily resulting in physical injury. Negligence pertains to a failure to act with reasonable care, leading to unintended injury, which is fundamentally different from the intentional nature of battery. Each term addresses different circumstances and legal principles surrounding personal injury and harm.