Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Sex Crime.
Sex Crime - as a noun
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
Example: "Most states have replaced the common law definition of rape with statutes defining sexual assault"
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Example Sentences
"He was convicted of a sex crime and sentenced to ten years in prison."
"The victim reported the sex crime to the police."
"The prevalence of sex crimes is a concerning issue in society."
"The documentary shed light on the impact of sex crimes on survivors."
"The accused pleaded guilty to the sex crime charges against him."