Lei Maria da Penha

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Etymology[edit]

Literally, “Maria da Penha Law”. Named after Maria da Penha Maia Fernandes, famous activist and victim of domestic violence.

Proper noun[edit]

Lei Maria da Penha f

  1. Brazil's Federal Law 11340, sanctioned in 2006, with the intent of reducing domestic violence

Further reading[edit]

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