- Rape | Definition, Effects, Motivations, Facts | Britannica
Rape, unlawful sexual activity, most often sexual intercourse, against the will of the victim through force or the threat of force or with an individual who is incapable of giving legal consent In many jurisdictions the crime of rape has been subsumed under that of sexual assault
- Rape - Definition, Examples, Cases, Processes - Legal Dictionary
Rape is a crime in which sexual intercourse is committed without consent, through force, threats, or fearful intimidation In most jurisdictions, the actual crime of rape requires actual sexual penetration Some states however, have included non-consensual penetration by objects in their rape laws
- Was I Raped? 17 Situations to Consider and What to Do Next - Healthline
Rape is a type of sexual assault that occurs without consent and involves forced sexual intercourse or penetration But not every sexual assault is specifically a rape
- What is Rape? Was I Raped? - HealthyPlace
Rape is a heinous act performed when one party wishes to exact complete power and control over another The definition of rape, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network is: 1 " forced sexual intercourse, including vaginal, anal, or oral penetration
- Rape | Office on Womens Health
Rape is a type of sexual assault that includes sexual penetration, no matter how slight, without consent
- Overview of Rape and Sexual Violence
Most statutes currently define rape as nonconsensual oral, anal, or vaginal penetration of the victim by body parts or objects using force, threats of bodily harm, or by taking advantage of a victim who is incapacitated or otherwise incapable of giving consent
- rape | Wex | US Law | LII Legal Information Institute
Rape is a crime at common law defined as unlawful sexual intercourse with someone without their consent and by means of fear, force, or coercion
- Sexual Assault and Rape - Womens Health Issues - MSD Manuals
Sexual assault is any type of sexual activity or contact that a person does not consent to Sexual assault, including rape, may cause physical injury or illness or psychological trauma
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