domestic abuse, n.All

Wilgefortis is a female saint with a long beard which she grew after praying to God to make her repulsive in order to avoid an unwanted marriage. She is the patron saint of women seeking refuge from an abusive husband

Domestic abuse is wrong — it is always wrong to strike a woman, but not if you strike her fancy.

Domestic abuse is unwise — He who beats his wife beats his left hand with his right.