white slave traffic act

  • 1White Slave Traffic Act — White′ Slave′ Traf′fic Act n. gov Mann Act …

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  • 2White Slave Traffic Act — A federal statute, often called the Mann Act, which prohibits and penalizes as a felony the act of any person who transports, causes to be transported, or aids or assists in transporting any woman or girl in interstate or foreign commerce for the …

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  • 3white slave — A term formerly used in the United States statutes to indicate a female with reference to whom an offense is committed under the so called Mann White Slave Traffic Act of June 25, 1910, prohibiting the transportation in interstate and foreign… …

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  • 4White slavery — is a term that was used to refer to sexual slavery. It was first used in 19th century Britain to refer to prostitution of children.Forced prostitutionThe Eliza Armstrong caseThe term gained particular prominence in England during the trial and… …

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  • 5Mann Act — The White Slave Traffic Act, better known as the Mann Act, is a United States law, passed June 25, 1910 (ch. 395, 36 Stat. 825; codified as amended at 18 U.S.C. §§ 2421–2424). It is named after Congressman James Robert Mann,… …

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  • 6Mann Act — n. A federal statute that makes it a crime to transport a woman or girl across state lines for immoral purposes such as prostitution; also called the White Slave Traffic Act. The Essential Law Dictionary. Sphinx Publishing, An imprint of… …

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  • 7Mann Act — Federal statute (White Slave Traffic Act, 18 U.S.C.A. No. 2421) making it a crime to transport a woman or girl in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of prostitution or debauchery, or for any other immoral purpose …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 8Mann Act — Federal statute (White Slave Traffic Act, 18 U.S.C.A. No. 2421) making it a crime to transport a woman or girl in interstate or foreign commerce for the purpose of prostitution or debauchery, or for any other immoral purpose …

    Black's law dictionary

  • 9Mann Act — Same as White Slave Traffic Act …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 10Sherman Antitrust Act — Sen. John Sherman (R OH), the principal author of the Sherman Antitrust Act …

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