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n

In common law, the felony of a man having illegal sexual intercourse with a woman other than his wife, by force or with threat of violence and against her will; unlawful sexual act with an unwilling other, and usually involving threat of violence.

v

to commit the act of forcible sexual intercourse. 
date rape
Rape committed by the victimÂ’s escort to a social event, also known as acquaintance rape or relationship rape.
statutory rape
Sexual intercourse with an individual who is a minor or under the age of consent (today, usually 18), by an adult. Neither consent of the minor, nor ignorance of the minorÂ’s age, can be used as a defense.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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