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carnal abuse

DEFINITIONS OF: carnal abuse

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n any lascivious contact by an adult with the sexual organs of a child (especially not involving sexual intercourse)

Type of:
sex, sex activity, sexual activity, sexual practice
activities associated with sexual intercourse

n sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly)

Synonyms:
statutory rape
Type of:
assault, rape, ravishment, violation
the crime of forcing a woman to submit to sexual intercourse against her will
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