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

Mr Pownall told jurors Thomas had been through "a lot of stressful situations" including his parents' separation, and there was "alleged domestic violence".

From BBC

Ms Brella was the subject of a domestic violence protection order before her death, which was made in early September and lasted 28 days.

From BBC

Four months later, a New York judge decided Majors would not serve jail time and instead sentenced the actor to to domestic violence counseling.

From Los Angeles Times

The Northamptonshire Telegraph reported she was the subject of a domestic violence protection order, saying it was made in early September and lasted 28 days.

From BBC

The party - initially led by journalist Sophie Walker - campaigned on closing the gender pay gap, making childcare more affordable and increasing the rate of prosecutions for domestic violence.

From BBC