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battered woman syndrome
noun
called also battered woman's syndrome, battered wife syndrome, battered women's syndrome
Examples of battered woman syndrome in a Sentence
Word History
1976, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near battered woman syndrome
Cite this Entry
“Battered woman syndrome.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/battered%20woman%20syndrome. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
Medical Definition
battered woman syndrome
nouncalled also battered wife syndrome, battered women's syndrome
Legal Definition
battered woman syndrome
nouncalled also battered woman's syndrome
Note: Battered woman syndrome is used as a defense to violent criminal charges (as homicide). Evidence of repeated abuse is used to show that the defendant acted in self-defense even though the threat or danger was not imminent. Battered woman syndrome is also used as a mitigating factor in sentencing.
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