rape alarm

noun

rape alarm

noun

Etymology From rape + alarm. First use appears c. 1977 in the Los Angeles Times.

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Criminology, Human sciences, Law, Sciences Informal A portable alarm which, when activated, emits a shrill sound, alerting others that the user is in danger of rape or assault.

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