Statutory Rape (Noun)
Meaning
Sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The prosecutor argued that the defendant's actions constituted statutory rape, as the victim was only 15 years old at the time of the incident.
- The law clearly states that engaging in sexual activity with a minor is considered statutory rape, regardless of whether the minor consented.
- The defendant claimed that the victim had lied about her age, but the prosecution argued that this was no defense against a charge of statutory rape.
- The court ruled that the 19-year-old defendant was guilty of statutory rape for having sex with his 14-year-old girlfriend.
- The state's statutory rape laws are designed to protect minors from exploitation by older individuals, even if the minor appears to be a willing participant.