rape legal definition

In common law, the felony of a man having illegal sexual intercourse with a woman other than his wife, by force or with threat of violence and against her will; unlawful sexual act with an unwilling other, and usually involving threat of violence.

to commit the act of forcible sexual intercourse. 

Rape committed by the victimÂ’s escort to a social event, also known as acquaintance rape or relationship rape.

Sexual intercourse with an individual who is a minor or under the age of consent (today, usually 18), by an adult. Neither consent of the minor, nor ignorance of the minorÂ’s age, can be used as a defense.