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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

actual bodily harm en · NOUN

Meanings

  1. (UK, qualifier:strictly, uncountable) Hurt or injury which interferes with the health or comfort of the victim and which is more than transient or trifling.
  2. (UK, broadly, uncountable) The criminal offence of causing actual bodily harm.
    • 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. 2025 November 12, David Stubbings, “Knife attack: heroes hailed for saving lives”, in RAIL, number 1048, page 10:

Forms

SpellingFeaturesLabelsSource
ABH Abbr=Yes alternative lexicographic

Coordinates

grievous bodily harm