Mann Act

Definition of "Mann Act"
  1. A federal law prohibiting the transportation of women across state borders with the intention of engaging them in sexually immoral activities such as prostitution
How to use "Mann Act" in a sentence
  1. The offender was prosecuted under the Mann Act for coercing women into illegal activities.
  2. Violators of the Mann Act can face severe federal penalties.
  3. The Mann Act was enacted to curb interstate illicit activities.

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