statutory rape
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statutory rape

noun

Definition of STATUTORY RAPE

: sexual intercourse with a person who is below the statutory age of consent

First Known Use of STATUTORY RAPE

1898

stat·u·to·ry rape

noun \ˌstach-ə-ˌtōr-ē-\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of STATUTORY RAPE

: sexual intercourse with a person who is below the age of consent as defined by law

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