noun
Refers to violence between intimate partners or family members, often used in social and legal contexts. Commonly abbreviated as DV (ディーブイ).
ドメスティックバイオレンスの被害者は、なかなか助けを求められないことが多い。
Victims of domestic violence often find it difficult to seek help.
Spelling with interpunct; less common but still seen.
Loanword from English 'domestic violence'.