### Question
What does child abuse mean?


### Answer
**Child abuse** has the following meaning in *18 U.S.C. § 1111*:

> intentionally or knowingly causing death or serious bodily injury to a child

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1111*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 51-HOMICIDE**

