Statutory Rape
/ˈstætʃəˌtɔːri reɪp/
Definitions
- (n.) Sexual intercourse with a person below the age of consent as defined by statute, regardless of purported consent by the minor.
He was charged with statutory rape for engaging in intercourse with a 16-year-old.
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Commentary
Statutory rape laws vary by jurisdiction and focus on protecting minors who are legally incapable of consenting, distinguishing it from other sexual offenses that require proof of lack of consent.
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