Which element distinguishes the intentional tort of battery from the intentional tort of assault?
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A
Battery requires actual harmful or offensive contact; assault requires only apprehension of imminent contact
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B
Battery requires specific intent to injure; assault requires only a voluntary act
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C
Assault requires physical contact; battery requires only the threat of contact
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D
Battery exists only as a criminal offense; assault may be pursued as a civil tort