单词 | Mann Act |
释义 | Mann Act/ˈman akt/US Law noun An act passed by the U.S. Congress in 1910 making it a federal offence to transport or induce a woman or minor across interstate boundaries for criminal sexual activity (specifically prostitution).
OriginEarly 20th century; earliest use found in The New York Times. From the name of James R. Mann, U.S. Congressman, who introduced the legislation + act. |
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