noun
- Any lascivious contact by an adult with the sexual organs of a child (especially not involving sexual intercourse. )
- Sexual intercourse with a person (girl or boy) who has not reached the age of consent (even if both parties participate willingly. ).
- synonyms: statutory rape
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