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statutory rape

American  

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.

statutory rape British  

noun

  1. (in the US) the criminal offence of having sexual intercourse with a girl who has not reached the age of consent

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Etymology

Origin of statutory rape

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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Morales' supporters have created blockades around the country for 19 days, demanding an end to an investigation into the former president for alleged statutory rape and human trafficking, which he denies.

From BBC • Nov. 1, 2024

The released videos inaccurately portrayed the clinics as complicit in covering up statutory rape.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2022

County district attorney who handled the prosecution of mobster Benjamin “Bugsy Siegel” for murder and actor Errol Flynn for statutory rape.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 30, 2019

In Uganda mental exams are usually reserved for suspects accused of crimes such as statutory rape.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 10, 2017

“This opinion undermining our statutory rape and mandatory reporting laws should shock any reasonable person,” said Victoria Cobb, president of the Family Foundation of Virginia.

From Washington Times • Oct. 5, 2014

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