### Question
What is the definition of violence?


### Answer
The definition of **violence** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 18201*:

> actual violence and the risk or threat of violence

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 158-SUPPORT FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS AND WOMEN**

