### Question
How does the law define domestic violence?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1831x*, **domestic violence** is defined as:

> the occurrence of one or more of the following acts by a current or former family member, household member, intimate partner, or caretaker:


(A) Attempting to cause or causing or threatening another person physical harm, severe emotional distress, psychological trauma, rape, or sexual assault

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1831x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

