As used in this chapter, the term—
(7)
“Supreme Court” means the highest appellate court within a State unless, for the purposes of this chapter, a constitutionally or legislatively established judicial council acts in place of that court; and
(8) “domestic violence” means—
(A) any action that constitutes—
(i)
attempting to cause or intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury or physical illness;
if such action is taken by one of 2 spouses, former spouses, or sexual or intimate partners against the other spouse, former spouse, or partner and the 2 of whom share biological parenthood of, have adopted, are legal custodians of, or are stepparents of a minor child; or
(Pub. L. 98–620, title II, § 202, Nov. 8, 1984, 98 Stat. 3336; Pub. L. 102–528, § 1, Oct. 27, 1992, 106 Stat. 3461.)