### Question
How is the term prior sex offense conviction defined?


### Answer
The term **prior sex offense conviction** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 2247* as the following:

> given that term in section 2426(b).

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2247*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 109A-SEXUAL ABUSE**

