sex crime

sex crime
n.
A crime involving sex, either with a sexual motive or involving a sexual act, such as rape, sexual assault, or indecent exposure.

The Essential Law Dictionary. — Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of Sourcebooks, Inc. . 2008.

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