domestic dispute

noun

A situation where two or more people living in the same household are involved in a verbal or physical altercation and police intervention is requested.

Meanings

noundomestic dispute (plural domestic disputes)

plural domestic disputes

  1. A situation where two or more people living in the same household are involved in a verbal or physical altercation and police intervention is requested.
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