### Question
How is the term misdemeanor crime of domestic violence defined?


### Answer
The term **misdemeanor crime of domestic violence** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 921* as the following:

> an offense that—


(i) is a misdemeanor under Federal, State, or Tribal [3](#921_3_target) law

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 921*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 44-FIREARMS**

