statutory rape
noun
UK/stætʃ.ə.tᵊr.i ˈreɪp/
US/ˌstætʃ.ə.tɔːr.i ˈreɪp/
Definitions of statutory rape noun
- Uncountable(不可数名词)law(法律)
The act of engaging in sexual activity with a person who is below the legally defined age of consent, which is considered a crime.
与未成年人发生性关系罪
He was charged with statutory rape for having sexual relations with a fifteen-year-old girl.
他因与一名十五岁女孩发生性关系而被指控法定强奸。
Statutory rape laws in many countries aim to protect young people from sexual exploitation.
许多国家的法定强奸法旨在保护年轻人免受性剥削。
The case highlights the complexities of statutory rape laws and the importance of protecting minors.
该案件突显了法定强奸法的复杂性以及保护未成年人的重要性。