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


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 14042*, **domestic violence** is defined as:

> given such term by section 3796gg–2 [1](#14042_1_target) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14042*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN > Part H-Domestic Violence Task Force**

