The phrase
"rape conviction" refers to a legal judgment stating that someone has been found guilty of committing the crime of rape. It means that a court of law has determined that a person has assaulted or sexually violated another person without their consent.
Full definition
Synonyms for individual words can be found below.
«rape»
«conviction»
Sentences with «rape conviction»
- Since the 1970's rape conviction rates have dropped substantially from 30 per cent, for a variety of reasons. (politics.co.uk)
- An obsession with rape convictions means victims are being overlooked, a review into the way the crime is handled has concluded. (politics.co.uk)
- But victims» groups say that with many rape convictions carrying a sentence of just five years - only half of which might be served depending on behaviour - some sex offenders could face a sentence as short as 15 months. (politics.co.uk)
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