domestic violence

American  

1. acts of violence or abuse against a person living in one's household, especially a member of one's immediate family.

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Example Sentences

Wright, who's also been a vocal advocate for women's football and spoken out about domestic violence, received an OBE from Prince William in 2023 for his work.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

“I have represented thousands of clients in complex family law cases that dealt with domestic violence and child custody,” she said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

A review hearing is set for June, once mental health and domestic violence assessments of Paul and Mortensen ordered as part of the safety plan by child protective services have been completed and processed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

I say women because domestic violence is a gender-based crime, and it predominantly affects women.

From Slate • Apr. 25, 2026

Let us recognize that the first right of every American is to be free from domestic violence.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander