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Violence
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Definition
: Individual or group aggressive behavior which is socially non-acceptable, turbulent, and often destructive. It is precipitated by frustrations, hostility, prejudices, etc.
See Also
War
;
Battered Women
;
Battered Child Syndrome
;
Biological Warfare
Examples
Domestic Violence
;
Terrorism
;
Torture
Other names
Behavior, Assaultive; Atrocities; Assaultive Behavior