domestic violence
noun
Definition of domestic violence
: the inflicting of physical injury by one family or household member on another; also : a repeated or habitual pattern of such behavior
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1891
First Known Use of domestic violence
1891
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domestic violence
noun
domestic vi·o·lence
Legal Definition of domestic violence
: violence committed by one family or household member against another — see also restraining order at order
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