sexual assault

noun

Definition of sexual assault

: illegal sexual contact that usually involves force upon a person without consent or is inflicted upon a person who is incapable of giving consent (as because of age or physical or mental incapacity) or who places the assailant (such as a doctor) in a position of trust or authority

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Synonyms for sexual assault

Synonyms

assault, rape, ravishment, violation

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Examples of sexual assault in a Sentence

convicted of sexual assault of a minor

First Known Use of sexual assault

1971, in the meaning defined above

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sexual assault

noun
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Medical Definition of sexual assault

: illegal sexual contact that usually involves force upon a person without consent or is inflicted upon a person who is incapable of giving consent (as because of age or physical or mental incapacity) or who places the assailant (as a family friend) in a position of trust or authority

sexual assault

Legal Definition of sexual assault

see assault