§ 16120
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As used in this part, “abuse” means any of the following:
(a)Intentionally or recklessly to cause or attempt to cause bodily injury.
(b)Sexual assault.
(c)To place a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious bodily injury to that person or to another.
(d)To molest, attack, strike, stalk, destroy personal property, or violate the terms of a domestic violence protective order issued pursuant to Part 4 (commencing with Section 6300) of Division 10 of the Family Code.