Which of the following elements is NOT required for assault?

In the context of assault, the element that is not required is the consent from the victim. Assault is typically defined as an intentional act by one individual that causes another individual to fear imminent harm or that results in harmful or offensive contact. The defining elements of assault generally include the perpetrator's intention or recklessness and the victim's perception of imminent harm.

Consent from the victim is notable because, in certain scenarios, if a victim consents to an action, such as in sports or consensual contact situations, it may negate the assault claim. However, for the conduct to amount to an assault in the first place, consent is not a necessary prerequisite.

The other elements involved in assault include intention or recklessness on the part of the accused, the presence of a person who is assaulted, and the lack of an unlawful excuse for the accused's actions. All these aspects are essential for establishing an assault claim, making the absence of the victim's consent not critical for defining the offense.