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Meaning of actual bodily harm | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. Hurt or injury which interferes with the health or comfort of the victim and which is more than transient or trifling.
    UK, uncountable
  2. The criminal offence of causing actual bodily harm.
    UK, broadly, uncountable

Examples

“Anthony Williams (32), of Langford Road, Peterborough, was arrested and charged with ten counts of attempted murder, one count of ABH (Actual Bodily Harm), and one count of possession of a bladed article.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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