battered woman

American  

noun

1. battered woman syndromebattered woman syndrome

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Etymology

Origin of battered woman

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

The judge refused to allow expert testimony on battered woman syndrome, a psychological condition that can develop among victims of domestic violence.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 30, 2022

At trial, psychological experts hired by Lalchan’s attorneys testified that their client’s behavior was consistent with that of other survivors of intimate-partner violence, formerly known as battered woman syndrome, her attorneys said.

From Washington Post • Nov. 14, 2022

Among Chin’s many court decisions was a 1996 ruling that allowed battered woman syndrome to be used as part of a murder suspect’s self-defense claim.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 15, 2020

One was Betsy Warrior, a former battered woman who was a founding member of Cell 16, a radical feminist group whose journal, No More Fun and Games, advocated celibacy, separatism, and wages for housework.

From The New Yorker • Aug. 12, 2019

Miss Rougemont was an odd, battered woman, with an inexpressive face; but she was not so insensible as Rhoda imagined.

From Old Kensington by Thackeray, Miss