Spousal abuse includes any type of abusive conduct which occurs between intimate partners who are: Married; Dating; or; Residing the same residence. Spousal abuse may include one single instance of abuse. However, it typically refers to a pattern of repeated or cyclical abuse which occurs over time. More @Wikipedia
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