statutory rape

statutory rape

[stach′ətôr′ē]

Etymology: L, statuere, to place, rapere, to seize

(in law) sexual intercourse with a female below the age of consent, which varies from state to state. See also rape.

Sexual intercourse with a person who, as defined by the statutes of the jurisdiction, cannot legally give consent, usually because of being underage

statutory rape

Sexology Sexual intercourse with someone who, based on age–usually < 18, cannot legally consent to intercourse. See Assault, Date rape, Rape, Spousal rape.

statutory rape

Sexual intercourse with a girl below the age of consent.