PENETRATION
\pˌɛnɪtɹˈe͡ɪʃən], \pˌɛnɪtɹˈeɪʃən], \p_ˌɛ_n_ɪ_t_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of PENETRATION
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A term used in criminal law, and denoting (in cases of alleged rape) the insertion of the male part into the female parts to however slight an extent; and by which insertion the offense is complete without proof of emission. Brown.
By Henry Campbell Black
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n. Act of penetrating; physical entrance into the interior of any thing;—mental act or power of seeing through and comprehending, as hidden motives, difficult problems, abstruse subjects, &c.; insight; acumen;—acuteness; sharp discernment; sagacity.
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