marital rape

marital rape

A husband’s sexual intercourse with his wife by force or without her consent.

? Marital rape was not a crime at common law, but under modern statutes the marital exemption no longer applies, and in most jurisdictions a husband can be prosecuted for raping his wife.

¡ª Also termed spousal rape. [Cases: Rape 4. C.J.S. Rape ¡ì 14.]


What is the Chinese interpretation of marital rape?
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