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

Word History and Origins

Origin of statutory rape¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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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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