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rape shield law

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rape shield law  
n.  A law that prohibits the defense in a rape case from cross-examination regarding the plaintiff's prior sexual conduct.
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Main Entry: rape shield law
Function: noun
: a law that prohibits or limits use of evidence (as testimony) regarding prior sexual conduct of an alleged rape victim
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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