### Question
Can you define what domestic violence means?


### Answer
**Domestic violence** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 1831x*:

> 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**

