WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
doˈmes•tic ˈvi•o•lence, n. [uncountable]
  1. Sociologyacts of violence or abuse against a member of one's family, esp. in the home.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
domes′tic vi′olence, 
  1. Sociology, Lawacts of violence against a person living in one's household, esp. a member of one's immediate family.

domes′tic vi′olence, 
  1. Sociologyacts of violence against a person living in one's household, esp. a member of one's immediate family.


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