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statutory rape

noun

, U.S. Law.
  1. sexual intercourse or other sexual relations with a person under the legal age of consent, which age varies in different states. rape 1( def 1 ).


statutory rape

noun

  1. (in the US) the criminal offence of having sexual intercourse with a girl who has not reached the age of consent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of statutory rape1

First recorded in 1930–35
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Example Sentences

Naomi says statutory rape is “when the person force you against your will and you too small.”

The MRM also shines a spotlight on underage male statutory rape victims.

He said date rape counted as “forcible rape,” but that statutory rape was in a different category, as it could be consensual.

He also drew a distinction between “forcible rape,” statutory rape, and date rape.

A sixth defendant, now 19, faces charges of statutory rape related to consensual sex with Prince when he was a senior.

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