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molestation
n. Behaviour that has the effect or intention of annoying or pestering one’s spouse (or cohabitant) or children. Such an act need not involve violence or physical assault; harassment (for example by threatening letters or telephone calls) may constitute molestation. Under the Family Law Act 1996, spouses/civil partners, unmarried cohabitants, and other “associated persons” can apply for a court injunction to prevent molestation (see non-molestation order). There are procedures for protecting children in an emergency (see emergency protection order). See also child subjected to physical abuse; domestic violence; stalking. |