What is Physical Abuse?
Any intentional act causing injury or trauma to another person or animal by way of bodily contact. Both a spouse and children may be the victims of physical abuse, as in child abuse and domestic violence against an adult live-in partner. Other terms sometimes used include physical assault or physical violence, and may also include sexual abuse. Physical injury to another may be prosecuted criminally.
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