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statutory rape

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. rape ¹( def 1 ).

statutory rape

(in the US) the criminal offence of having sexual intercourse with a girl who has not reached the age of consent

First recorded in 1930–35

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

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

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

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

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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