Carnal Knowledge Definition and Legal Meaning

On this page, you'll find the legal definition and meaning of Carnal Knowledge, written in plain English, along with examples of how it is used.

What is Carnal Knowledge?

(phr) Carnal knowledge is the sexual intercourse between a man and women by penetrating vagina with penis with mutual consent outside a marriage relationship. As against this “rape” implies lack of consent, or where consent is considered irrelevant that is when minors are involved.