Intimate Partner Violence
/ˈɪntɪmət ˈpɑːrtnər ˈvaɪələns/
Definitions
- (n.) Physical, sexual, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse.
The defendant was charged with intimate partner violence following the assault reported by his spouse.
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Commentary
Often used synonymously with domestic violence in legal contexts, though IPV specifically involves partners or spouses; precise statutory definitions vary by jurisdiction.
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