sex offender

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A person convicted of a sexual crime: A "sex offender" is an individual who has been found guilty in a court of law for committing a crime of a sexual nature.
Usage
  • The term "sex offender" is a legal classification. It specifically refers to a person whose conviction has resulted in their name being entered onto a sex offender registry, which is a system for public notification.
  • It is a formal and serious term used in legal, law enforcement, and societal discussions about crime and public safety.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The new law requires all convicted sex offenders to register with local police.
    • The community was notified that a registered sex offender had moved into the neighborhood.
Advanced Usage
  • "Registered sex offender": This is a more precise and common formulation, emphasizing that the individual is on an official list maintained by authorities.
    • He is a registered sex offender, so his whereabouts are monitored.
Variants and Related Words
  • Sex offense (n): The criminal act itself that leads to the classification.
    • He was charged with a serious sex offense.
Synonyms
  • Predator: Often used in media or informal contexts to emphasize the predatory nature of the crime, though it is a broader term.
  • Perpetrator (of a sexual crime): A more general term for someone who commits such an act, not necessarily convicted.
Important Notes
  • The term "sex offender" is not an idiom or a phrasal verb. It is a fixed compound noun with a specific legal meaning.
  • It carries a strong negative connotation and is associated with significant social stigma and legal restrictions.
Noun
  1. someone who has been convicted of a sex crime