noun
The offense of engaging in
sexual intercourse or other sexual activity with a person who is not oneÂ’s
spouse and who is under the age of consent or another age set by statute,
especially if there is a considerable age difference (usually four years or more)
between the offender and the victim. See also
rape.
verb
In some states, to assist or
encourage a minor to commit an offense. See also contributing
to the delinquency of a minor.
noun
The arousal or encouragement of a
childÂ’s destructive antisocial behavior by a parent, guardian, or other
caregiver. See also contributing to
the delinquency of a minor.