One thing that confuses…

One thing that confuses me is the use of “forcible rape” – isn’t rape forcible per definition? Anyone know?

The usual distinction is between “forcible rape,” where overt violence or threats of violence were used to coerce sex and “statutory rape,” where meaningful consent could not be given because of the age of the victim.

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