LEARN
DICTIONARY
VOCABULARY LISTS
Look up a word, learn it forever.
Advanced Search
Random Word
statutory offense
Definitions of
statutory offense
noun
crimes created by statutes and not by common law
synonyms:
regulatory offence
,
regulatory offense
,
statutory offence
see more
see less
types:
sex crime
,
sex offense
,
sexual abuse
,
sexual assault
a statutory offense that provides that it is a crime to knowingly cause another person to engage in an unwanted sexual act by force or threat
bigamy
the offense of marrying someone while you have a living spouse from whom no valid divorce has occurred
molestation
the act of subjecting someone to unwanted or improper sexual advances or activity (especially women or children)
type of:
crime
,
criminal offence
,
criminal offense
,
law-breaking
,
offence
,
offense
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
Word Family
Sign up now (it’s free!)
Whether you’re a teacher or a learner, Vocabulary.com can put you or your class on the path to systematic vocabulary improvement.
Get started
For Everyone
Play the Challenge
Vocabulary Lists
Dictionary
Choose Your Words
Join a Vocabulary Jam
For Educators
Classroom & Site License
Pricing
Contact Sales
Success Stories
Professional Development
Research
Help
Help Articles / FAQ
How-to Videos
Webinars
Contact Support
Leaderboards
Vocabulary Bowl
Bowl Leaders
Today's Leaders
Weekly Leaders
Monthly Leaders
Connect
Vocabulary.com Blog
Twitter
Facebook
Our Story
Our Mission
Team / Jobs
News & Events
Partnerships
My Account
Log in
Sign up
My Account
Log Out
My Profile
Schools & Teachers
My Classes
Assignments & Activities
My Lists
Find a List to Learn...
Create a New List...
My Progress
Words I'm Learning
My Trouble Words
Words I've Mastered
My Achievements
User Administration
User Authentication
My Account
© Vocabulary.com
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy