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Simple English definitions for legal terms

battered woman

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A quick definition of battered woman:

A battered woman is a woman who has been hurt by someone she is in a relationship with. This can be physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. It is not okay for someone to hurt another person, and it is important for the woman to get help and stay safe.

A more thorough explanation:

A battered woman is a woman who has experienced physical, emotional, or sexual abuse from a spouse or partner. This type of abuse is also known as domestic violence.

  • A woman who is repeatedly hit by her husband and lives in fear of his anger is a battered woman.
  • A woman who is forced to have sex against her will by her partner is a battered woman.

These examples illustrate how a woman can be subjected to different forms of abuse by someone she is in a relationship with. Domestic violence can have serious physical and emotional consequences for the victim.

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