Assertion: rape | /r/HasProperty | characterized as a sexual
Facets:
value: depending on the jurisdiction
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: Depending on the jurisdiction, rape may be characterized as a sexual offence[note 1] or an offence against the person.[note 2] Rape may also be characterized as a form of aggravated assault or battery, or both, indecent assault[note 3] or sexual assault[note 4] or battery, or both.