### Question
What is the definition of sexual assault?


### Answer
The definition of **sexual assault** is as follows in *46 U.S.C. § 51318*:

> an offense classified as a forcible or nonforcible sex offense under the uniform crime reporting system of the Federal Bureau of Investigation

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 51318*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part B-Merchant Marine Service > CHAPTER 513-UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY**

