rape

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Introduction

Sexual intercourse by force or intimidation.

Sex with a minor may be considered rape by law.

More general terms

References

  1. Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.
  2. Jewkes R et al Prevalence of and factors associated with non-partner rape perpetration: findings from the UN Multi-country Cross- sectional Study on Men and Violence in Asia and the Pacific. The Lancet Global Health. September 10, 2013 <PubMed> PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25104346 <Internet> http://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(13)70069-X/fulltext