44-761. Same; definitions.
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44-761. Same; definitions. As used in this act, unless the context clearly shows otherwise:
(a)"Abuse" means:
(1)Causing or attempting to cause physical harm;
(2)placing another person in fear of imminent physical harm;
(3)causing another person to engage involuntarily in sexual relations by force, threats or duress, or threatening to do so;
(4)engaging in mental abuse, which includes threats, intimidation and acts designed to induce terror;
(5)depriving another person of health care, housing, food or other necessities of life; or
(6)restraining the liberty of another.
(b)"Domestic violence" means abuse committed against an employee or an employee's spouse or dependent child by:
(1)A current or former spouse of the employee;
(2)a person with whom the employee shares parentage of a child in common;
(3)a person who is cohabitating with, or has cohabitated with, the employee;
(4)a person who is related by blood or marriage; or
(5)a person with whom the employee has or had a dating or engagement relationship.