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A quick definition of rapuit:
Term: RAPUIT
Definition: Rapuit is an old-fashioned word that means to forcefully take someone, especially a woman, and have sexual intercourse with them. It was used in the past to describe the crime of rape. However, it is not appropriate to use this word anymore because it has romantic connotations that suggest ecstasy and delight. Instead, we use the word rape to describe this terrible crime.
A more thorough explanation:
Definition: The term "rapuit" comes from Latin and means "ravished." It was previously used in indictments for rape.
Examples:
- He was charged with rapuit after forcibly seizing and carrying off a woman.
- The term "rapuit" is now considered inappropriate for modern usage due to its romantic connotations of ecstasy and delight.
- In the Restatement (First) of Torts § 65a, "rapuit" was defined as including any carnal intercourse of a criminal nature.
These examples illustrate how "rapuit" was used in the past to describe the forcible seizure and carrying off of another person, particularly a woman. It was also used to refer to any criminal sexual intercourse. However, the term is no longer used today due to its inappropriate connotations.