________ is the unauthorized and harmful or offensive physical contact with another person that causes injury.
A) Negligence
B) Negligent infliction of emotional distress
C) Intentional infliction of emotional distress
D) Assault
E) Battery

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Battery is the unauthorized and harmful or offensive physical contact with another person that causes injury. Negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress refer to different types of legal claims, while intentional infliction of emotional distress pertains to non-physical harm. Assault involves the threat of physical harm, but not necessarily physical contact.

________ Is the Unauthorized and Harmful or Offensive Physical Contact