Sexual Harassment Definition

noun
Inappropriate, unwelcome, and, typically, persistent behavior, as by an employer or co-worker, that is sexual in nature, specif. when actionable under federal or state statutes.
Webster's New World

A harassment of a sexual nature, usually in one’s place of employment. See also harassment.

Webster's New World Law

Unwelcome sexual advances.

Wiktionary

Harassment that is sexual in nature.

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Sexual Harassment Sentence Examples

  • Complaints of sexual harassment may be made if a relationship breaks down or if the student decides it is not truly consensual.

  • Take a stand against sexist language and behavior and pornography and support workmates who are experiencing sexual harassment.

  • After a bad breakup a sexual harassment charge could be handed over.

  • But what Lydia suggested he was up to was the worst kind of criminal sexual harassment.

  • Bullying, sexual harassment and physical abuse is also rife.

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