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