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> Rape is violation of the body without consent. No, it isn't. It's defined in terms of penetration. Both legal definitions and dictionary definitions. If you
by lelanthran 3y ago
> Rape is violation of the body without consent.
No, it isn't. It's defined in terms of penetration. Both legal definitions and dictionary definitions.
If your argument depends on a word having a different meaning from the dictionary definition, it's your argument that is wrong, not the dictionary.
> My mind is part of my body. I feel violated.
Violation is not rape.
- matheusmoreira 3y agoWe're arguing dictionary definitions now? > define rape > The act of seizing and carrying off by force; abduction. > "the rape of Europa by Zeus." > The act of pillaging or plundering. > "the rape of the city by the invaders." > Abusive or improper treatment; spoiling or abuse. > "the rape of the land by polluters." Who knows? Maybe one day there'll be a "rape of the mind" dictionary entry in there.
- lelanthran 3y ago> Who knows? Maybe one day there'll be a "rape of the mind" dictionary entry in there. Well, when there is you can claim your argument doesn't trivialise rape. Until then your claim is baseless.
- matheusmoreira 3y ago> Abusive or improper treatment; spoiling or abuse. Seems to fit well for my intended purpose. I see no reason to avoid using the word.