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violência doméstica

substantivo

partial

spousal abuse

noun

Comparative law notes

Brazil

"Violência doméstica" as used in the Maria da Penha Act (a statute designed to curb domestic violence against women) refers to violence exclusively against women. "Violência doméstica" as used in the Brazilian Penal Code refers to violence against any person in the household and can be used as reason to impose harsher punishment on offenders.

Definitions of spousal abuse

English

violence, emotional abuse and threats by one person against the person to whom he or she is married

Vicente Martin was arrested by the Yuba City Police Department at 11:25 p.m. on March 3 on suspicion of spousal abuse.