domestic violence

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

Example Sentences

This summer there was an incident of domestic violence in the family, which was recorded by the police, security sources said.

From BBC

Roughly 19 women are killed with a firearm in domestic violence homicide-suicides each month, according to a new report released Thursday from Everytown for Gun Safety shared exclusively with The 19th.

From Salon

Combs' attorneys argued for a 14-month sentence, saying their client is reformed after serving 13 months in a New York jail, but prosecutors wanted 11 years, citing his domestic violence history.

From BBC

"My domestic violence will always be heavy burden that will have to forever carry."

From BBC

Social worker Imani said she found it incredibly challenging to assess families with a history of domestic violence and had to rely on virtual visits.

From BBC