### Question
How is the term dating violence defined?


### Answer
The term **dating violence** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 12291* as the following:

> violence committed by a person—


(A) who is or has been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate nature with the victim

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 12291*
  - Heading: **Subtitle I-Comprehensive Acts > CHAPTER 121-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN**

