statutory rape

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noun U.S. Law.

sexual intercourse or other sexual relations with a person under the legal age of consent, which age varies in different states.See also rape¹ (def. 1).

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Origin of statutory rape

First recorded in 1930–35

Words nearby statutory rape

statutory, statutory declaration, statutory law, statutory offense, statutory order, statutory rape, statvolt, Staubach, Staudinger, Stauffenberg, St. Augustine

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How to use statutory rape in a sentence

The father, Jean Paul Kruse, was later charged with rape and sexual abuse.
Judge: Rehoming Kids Is Trafficking|Tina Traster|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When it comes to the increasing number of rape allegations leveled at Bill Cosby, the smoke is becoming impenetrable.
Butts, Brawls, and Bill Cosby: The Biggest Celebrity Scandals of 2014 |Kevin Fallon|December 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Dean Todd arranged for me to sit behind a screen and talk about my rape for a group of student leaders and activists.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything|Liz Seccuro|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Another bombshell: There is no statute of limitations on rape in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything|Liz Seccuro|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

It was shocking to find out that the rape by Beebe was actually the last one of the night.
I Was Gang Raped at a UVA Frat 30 Years Ago, and No One Did Anything|Liz Seccuro|December 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The marked feature of this period is the paucity of statutory enactment affecting relief.
English Poor Law Policy|Sidney Webb
Statutory powers were obtained for the provision of hospitals in the Metropolis by combinations of boards of guardians.
English Poor Law Policy|Sidney Webb
The foregoing rules with the table were laid before Parliament in the usual way, and so received the required statutory sanction.
Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic'|British Government
It is sufficient to say of these answers that they all suggested a large extension of the statutory requirements.
Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic'|British Government
Murder, rape, arson, and a host of other atrocities are often the first evidence of a diseased brain.
Ancient Faiths And Modern|Thomas Inman

British Dictionary definitions for statutory rape

statutory rape

noun

(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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statutory rape

Origin of statutory rape

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British Dictionary definitions for statutory rape