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2. Perhaps the definition of rape is worth looking at:

Reply to MaineLinePhilly (Reply #1)

Sat Apr 20, 2013, 08:24 AM

Apr 2013

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/rape

rape
1 [reyp] noun, verb, raped, rap·ing.
noun
1. the unlawful compelling of a person through physical force or duress to have sexual intercourse.
2. any act of sexual intercourse that is forced upon a person.
3. statutory rape.
4. an act of plunder, violent seizure, or abuse; despoliation; violation: the rape of the countryside.
5. Archaic. the act of seizing and carrying off by force.

verb (used with object)
6. to force to have sexual intercourse.
7. to plunder (a place); despoil.
8. to seize, take, or carry off by force.

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