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corruption of a minor Law Definition

n

The offense of engaging in sexual intercourse or other sexual activity with a person who is not one’s spouse and who is under the age of consent or another age set by statute, especially if there is a considerable age difference (usually four years or more) between the offender and the victim. See also rape.

v

In some states, to assist or encourage a minor to commit an offense. See also contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

n

The arousal or encouragement of a child’s destructive antisocial behavior by a parent, guardian, or other caregiver. See also contributing to the delinquency of a minor.