Until the Late 1980s, Most Prosecutors Were Reluctant to Pursue

question 6

Multiple Choice

Until the late 1980s, most prosecutors were reluctant to pursue _____ rape cases.

• A) male perpetrator/male victim
• B) statutory
• C) female perpetrator/male victim
• D) date

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Definitions:

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle that prevents a promisor from denying a promise when the promisee relies on it to their detriment.

Consideration

A fundamental concept in contract law that refers to something of value (such as money, a promise, or an act) exchanged between parties as part of a contract.

Bargained-For Exchange

A mutual agreement between parties in which each promises to give something in exchange for a benefit.

Consideration

In contract law, consideration refers to something of value, which can be an object, service, money, or promise, exchanged between parties as the basis for a contract.