By English Common Law Definition, Rape Could Only Be Committed

question 24

Multiple Choice

By English common law definition, rape could only be committed by a male against whom?

• A) A female, either his wife or not
• B) A female who was not his wife
• C) A child who was of either sex
• D) A female who was not of age.

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