### Question
How is the term predatory defined?


### Answer
The term **predatory** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 14071* as the following:

> an act directed at a stranger, or a person with whom a relationship has been established or promoted for the primary purpose of victimization

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14071*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 136-VIOLENT CRIME CONTROL AND LAW ENFORCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER VI-CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN**

