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Rape Conviction

Definition:

A rape conviction refers to a legal judgement or verdict that finds an individual guilty of the crime of rape.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Legal):

In the legal context, a rape conviction happens when a court of law determines that an individual committed the offense of rape based on the evidence presented during a trial.

Example sentence: The accused finally received a rape conviction after a lengthy and thorough trial.

Sense 2 (Impact):

In a broader sense, a rape conviction can also refer to the consequences and lasting impact a conviction for rape has on the life of the person found guilty, as well as the victim.

Example sentence: Despite serving his sentence, the rape conviction haunted him for the rest of his life.

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