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Record 1,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT

For example, to the extent that society fails to recognize the power differential between two gay men in a battering relationship, it may not be able to conceptualize a killing by the battered man of his abuser as self-defense. The requirement of equal force is especially harmful to a battered man, who is likely to be perceived as more equal in strength to his male abuser than would a battered woman. The use of deadly force by him will appear irrational or vengeful if the power imbalance is ignored.  2, record 1, English, - battered%20man

Record 1,  Textual support,  French

Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS

homme battu; femme battue : désignations normalisées par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).  2, record 1, French, - homme%20battu

Record 1,  Textual support,  Spanish

Record 2,  Textual support,  English

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF

An arrangement which would allow gay couples to record their relationship with a public registry so they will be eligible for benefits such as pension and survivor's allowances or could get court-enforced settlements in case they split up. It would also apply to individuals living together in a non-sexual relationship such as mother and daughter, to provide pension and other benefits.  1, record 2, English, - registered%20domestic%20partnership

Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS

The North-American equivalent of "civil solidarity pact" in France. Contrast with "registered sexual partnership", and with "same-sex union".  3, record 2, English, - registered%20domestic%20partnership

Record 2,  Textual support,  French

Record 2,  Textual support,  Spanish