Sex
/sɛks/
Definitions
- (n.) Classification of living beings as male or female, often relevant to legal issues involving discrimination, identity, or statutory rights.
The law prohibits discrimination based on sex in employment.
- (n.) Sexual intercourse, sometimes taken as a legal term in statutes concerning consent, age, and related offenses.
The statute defines the age of consent for engaging in sex.
Forms
- sexes
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Commentary
In legal contexts, sex may refer both to biological classification and to the act of sexual intercourse; clarity in statutory language is key to avoid ambiguity.
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